Two French Tragedies of Saint Genest:

Rabelais - EAN : 9782869069237

HILLMAN RICHARD

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EAN13 : 9782869069237
Réf. éditeur : 284776
Collection : SCENE EUROPEENN
Editeur : Rabelais
Date Parution : 8 déc. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Poids : 501gr
Interdit de retour : Retour interdit

Résumé

Résumé : As the Introduction demonstrates, these two dramatisatioins of the legend of Saint Genest (Lat. Genesius) are richly complementary as dramatic texts, precisely by virtue of their contrasting approaches. They are also revealing with regard to a significant, but often neglected, strain of mid-seventeenth century French tragedy. That the plays were virtually contemporary—both created in or around the same year (1644)—bears witness to the attraction of their common subject. The legend of the actor-saint and martyr, which Lope de Vega had previously dramatised in Lo fingido verdadera (pub. 1620), was taking on increased importance in the context of a defence on the Parisian dramatic scene of théâtre dévot and theatre generally. The relation between the two French plays, which were produced by rival troupes (at the Hôtel de Bourgogne and L'Illustre Théâtre), raises provocative—and productive—questions, beginning with their uncertain chronological order. That Rotrou was responding to the work of Desfontaines may (or may not) be reflected in the claim in his title to be presenting the “veritable” (“véritable”) Saint Genest. In any case, his play more thoroughly exploits the metadramatic potential inherent in the legend, according to which Genest was converted by divine intervention during a performance. The episode is developed by Rotrou so as to comment profoundly, from a Christian point of view, on the relation between true and false identities. The venerable notion of theatrum mundi is deployed with subtle yet forceful irony. Yet while Desfontaines's treatment is more straightforward, it is by no means without powerful dramatic moments, linked especially with the romantic relation between Genest and the actress Pamphilie. For their terrestrial love evolves, by a further act of conversion, into a shared spiritual commitment and double martyrdom that shake the confidence, even the pagan faith, of their Roman persecutor.
Biographie :
Richard Hillman (Centre d’Études Supérieures de la Renaissance, Université de Tours/CNRS), has produced numerous translations, as well as essays and monographs, testifying to his interest in links between early modern England and France, especially with respect to theatre.