At a Parisian Cafe Chantant
The story revolves around the lives of several artists and intellectuals who frequent a Parisian cafe chantant. The novel explores their struggles with creativity, relationships, and identity amidst the city's vibrant cultural scene. Through their experiences, the narrative delves into themes of artistic expression, morality, and the human condition.
By Thomas Anstey Guthrie · First published 1891 · Genre: Comedy, Theater, Satire · 1,529 words
First lines
SCENE -- _An open air restaurant in the Champs-Elysees; the seats in the enclosure are rapidly filling; the diners in the gallery at the back have passed the salad stage, and are now free to take a more or less torpid interest in the Entertainment below._ _Enter_ TWO BRITONS, _who make their way to a couple of vacant chairs close to the orchestra_.
FIRST BRITON. _Entree libre_, you see; nothing to pay! Cheaper than your precious Exhibition, eh? [_Chuckles knowingly._
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Thomas Anstey Guthrie
- Date: 1891 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Theater, Satire, Drama, Romanticism
- Length: 1,529 words
- Structure: 1 section, 50 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The dialogue and situations are humorous, focusing on the absurdities of the characters' experiences at a café chantant.
- Theater — The work is structured as a play, featuring performances and interactions typical of theatrical productions.
- Satire — The text critiques social norms and behaviors, particularly through the lens of British tourists in Paris.
- Drama — The characters experience emotional and situational conflicts, typical of dramatic narratives.
Tags
19th century · French culture · Parisian life · Café chantant · Music hall · Theatre · Performance art · Satire · Social commentary · Humor · Wit · Irony