About “Madame Sans-Gêne (play)”
Madame Sans-Gêne is a historical comedy-drama written by Victorien Sardou and Émile Moreau. The play is based on the life of Catherine Hübscher, a 18th-century laundress who later became the Duchess of Danzig. It is structured as "three acts with a prologue," according to the authors. The story focuses on her rise from a common laundress to a noble position, highlighting her personality and the events that shaped her life. The play was presented as a dramatic and humorous portrayal of her experiences. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1893