Publisher's Synopsis
Le Roi S'amuse is a tragic play written by Victor Hugo in 1877. The story is set in 16th-century France and revolves around the character of King Francis I, who is depicted as a womanizer and a tyrant. The play explores themes of power, love, and betrayal as the king's courtiers and subjects navigate the dangerous waters of court politics and personal ambition. The play's central conflict arises when the king falls in love with a commoner, causing outrage among the nobility and threatening to destabilize the kingdom. The play is notable for its vivid characters, intricate plot, and powerful language, which captures the grandeur and drama of the French Renaissance. Despite its initial controversy and censorship, Le Roi S'amuse has since become a classic of French literature and a landmark in the history of European drama.This Book Is In English.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.
