The Ballet Dancer's Husband (1880)

The Ballet Dancer's Husband is a comedic play written by French playwright Ernest Feydeau in 1880. The story follows the life of Monsieur Duchotel, a wealthy man who is married to a famous ballet dancer. Despite his wife's success on stage, Duchotel is unhappy and feels neglected in their marriage. He becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair with a young dancer and sets out to catch them in the act. However, his plan backfires and leads to a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations.The play is a satire on the French bourgeoisie and their obsession with social status and appearances. It explores themes of jealousy, infidelity, and the challenges of maintaining a successful marriage. The characters are exaggerated and caricatured, adding to the humor and absurdity of the plot.Overall, The Ballet Dancer's Husband is a witty and entertaining play that offers a glimpse into the societal norms and values of 19th century France.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.