The Fair Of St. Germain (1718)

The Fair of St. Germain is a comedic play written by Jean Francois Regnard in 1718. The play is set in the bustling and chaotic atmosphere of the St. Germain fair in Paris, France. The story follows the adventures of two young men, La Rapiere and La Fl�����che, who are on a mission to find love and fortune at the fair. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters, including a fortune-teller, a pickpocket, and a group of con artists. The play is full of witty dialogue, clever plot twists, and hilarious situations that satirize the social and cultural norms of 18th-century France. Through the characters' experiences, the play explores themes of love, greed, deception, and the pursuit of happiness. The Fair of St. Germain is considered one of Regnard's most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted for the stage and screen numerous times over the centuries.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.