Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
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Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850).
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"Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts" by Honoré de Balzac is a dramatic work written during the early 19th century. The play unfolds within the backdrop of Paris during the Napoleonic plots under Louis XVIII and focuses on the titular character, Pamela Giraud, as she navigates issues of love, honor, and societal expectations amid various political intrigues. The opening of the play introduces us to Pamela working at her craft as an artificial flower-maker, revealing her inner thoughts about love and societal pressures. She interacts with Joseph Binet, a friend and suitor, who expresses his feelings for her, but she clearly does not reciprocate. Things take a turn when Jules Rousseau, a wealthy young man, comes into the scene, seeking refuge in Pamela's room, suggesting a love entanglement fraught with danger. The initial act sets up the ensuing dramatic tension as Pamela grapples with her feelings for Jules, the implications of hiding a man in her home, and the pressures from her family, all while the specter of social judgment looms ominously over her choices.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Pamela Giraud: A Play in Five Acts
- Author credits: Balzac, Honoré de (1799–1850)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- French drama -- 19th century -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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