Madame Artus

Madame Artus: Comedie is a play written by Florent Carton Dancourt and published in 1708. The play tells the story of Madame Artus, a wealthy widow who is courted by several suitors. However, Madame Artus is not interested in any of them and instead falls in love with a poor but charming young man named Valcour. Despite the objections of her family and friends, Madame Artus decides to marry Valcour and the play follows their tumultuous relationship as they navigate the challenges of their disparate social statuses. The play is a classic example of French comedy and is known for its witty dialogue, sharp satire, and exploration of themes such as love, class, and societal expectations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.