Amphitryon 38: ComÃ(c)die en Trois Actes

Author:   Jean Giraudoux
Publisher:   Tradd Street Press
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9781025275659


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   14 February 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Amphitryon 38: ComÃ(c)die en Trois Actes


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""Amphitryon 38"" est une pièce de théâtre magistrale en trois actes de Jean Giraudoux, offrant une réinterprétation spirituelle et poétique du mythe antique d'Amphitryon et d'Alcmène. Le titre malicieux suggère qu'il s'agit de la trente-huitième adaptation théâtrale de cette légende, soulignant ainsi l'approche singulière et moderniste de l'auteur. L'intrigue suit le dieu Jupiter qui, épris de la mortelle Alcmène, choisit de prendre l'apparence de son époux, le général Amphitryon, afin de contourner la fidélité légendaire de la jeune femme. Au-delà de la farce mythologique, cette Å""uvre explore avec une grande finesse psychologique la nature de l'amour, de l'identité et du bonheur terrestre. Alcmène, par son refus de l'immortalité et sa préférence pour la condition humaine malgré ses limites, devient une figure de résistance douce face aux caprices divins. Les dialogues, caractérisés par l'élégance et l'ironie propres au style de Giraudoux, font de cette comédie une réflexion profonde sur le couple et l'humanité. ""Amphitryon 38"" s'impose comme un pilier du théâtre français du XXe siècle, mÃalant le merveilleux, la philosophie et un humour sophistiqué pour interroger la place de l'homme face au sacré. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Author:   Jean Giraudoux
Publisher:   Tradd Street Press
Imprint:   Tradd Street Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.281kg
ISBN:  

9781025275659


ISBN 10:   1025275659
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   14 February 2026
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Language:   French

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