The Art of Being Bored: A Comedy in Three Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Art of Being Bored: A Comedy in Three Acts: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Art of Being Bored: A Comedy in Three Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pailleron, Edouard (1834–1899). The listed translation credits are Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper) (1890–1953).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Art of Being Bored: A Comedy in Three Acts" by Edouard Pailleron is a play written in the late 19th century. The story is set within the social circles of Parisian life, highlighting the interactions among characters who embody various societal roles and aspirations. The central characters include Paul and Jeanne, a newlywed couple navigating the complexities of social expectations and the artifice of high society. The beginning of the play introduces the audience to a drawing-room at Madame de Céran's château, where the dynamics of social interactions unfold. Paul, a sub-prefect, advises his wife Jeanne on how to comport herself in this influential circle, emphasizing the need for decorum and subtlety. As various guests arrive, including their host and a collection of socialites, themes of political ambition, societal expectations, and the struggle against ennui begin to emerge. The opening sets a humorous yet critical tone toward the superficiality of their interactions, suggesting that the art of being bored is a central concern of the characters' lives.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Art of Being Bored: A Comedy in Three Acts
- Author credits: Pailleron, Edouard (1834–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Clark, Barrett H. (Barrett Harper) (1890–1953)
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- French drama -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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