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/ˈkɒmədi/
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For his performance in Kadelburg’s and Blumenthal’s
comedy
The Orient Express, a critic praised his way of performing ‘Dimert Mitrovic with a consequent broken language and a strong colorfulness’ (Se. 1895).
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theater
comédie
Identifie le genre de The Orient Express.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
The press described it as a
contemporary comedy with music in five acts
.
theater
comédie contemporaine avec musique en cinq actes
Une comédie moderne jouée avec de la musique et structurée en cinq actes.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
Carlota and María Caballé performed in the
one-act musical comedy
, El país de la metralla.
theatre
comédie musicale en un acte
Une comédie musicale qui se compose d’un seul acte.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
In 1890, Justo López de Gomara adapts these lyrics to his own
musical sketch comedy
set in Buenos Aires, De paseo en Buenos Aires.
theatre
comédie musicale à sketches
Une représentation théâtrale comique composée de sketches courts et intégrant de la musique.
European Theatre Migrants in the Age of Empire
This collection examines the journeys and working lives of European theatre practitioners during the age of empire. Historical case studies explore migration, performance, cultural exchange and the political conditions shaping theatrical careers across national borders.
In its place she says who may enjoy
visual comedy
and why.
film
comédie visuelle
Comédie qui repose principalement sur l’action visuelle, les gestes ou les gags visuels.
A Recommendation That Leaves the Ending Alone
A Recommendation That Leaves the Ending Alone — complete contextual material in English.
A man who stepped into its social atmosphere
felt as if he had stepped into a written comedy
.
literature
avait l’impression d’être entré dans une comédie écrite
Décrit un cadre qui semble artificiellement scénarisé et comique pour l’observateur.
The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare
"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the suburb of Saffron Park, with its colorful and eccentric inhabitants, primarily poets and artists. One evening, during a striking sunset, the anarchistic poet Lucian Gregory meets Gabriel Syme, who surprises him with bold arguments in favor of law and order, challenging Gregory's views. Their conversation escalates into a duel of ideologies when Gregory reveals his deep commitment to anarchism, which leads to a confrontation between the two. In a twist of fate, Syme's true identity as a detective is disclosed, and as he joins the anarchists disguised as one of them, the stage is set for a profound exploration of the philosophical conflict between chaos and structure in society.
Once when she brought us a rare dish of calvered roach and, with wenchlike curiosity, lingered to pick up a crumb or two of gossip, we had
a snap of comedy
, for, in his play-acting, he would take none till Maclachlan, to keep up the farce, thrust a pistol at his head and forced him.
drama
un bref épisode comique
Un bref éclat ou épisode de comédie.
The Yeoman Adventurer
"The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative.
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