Publisher's Synopsis
""Divorcons"" or ""Let's Get A Divorce"" is a comedic play in three acts, written by Victorien Sardou and first performed in 1909. The story revolves around a couple, Baron and Baroness de Champigny, who have been married for 15 years and are now considering divorce. The Baroness wants to divorce her husband because she believes he is having an affair with her best friend, while the Baron wants to divorce his wife because he believes she is having an affair with his best friend. As the couple prepares for their divorce, they each try to find ways to get the upper hand in the proceedings. The Baroness hires a lawyer to represent her, while the Baron tries to manipulate the situation to his advantage. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and comedic situations, including mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and unexpected revelations. Despite the serious subject matter of divorce, Sardou's play is filled with witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and humorous situations. The play was a success in its time and has continued to be performed in various adaptations and translations. ""Divorcons"" is a classic example of French comedic theater and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.
