The article takes into consideration and analyzes two so-called “monuments” of French theatrical history in the 17th and 18th century: Gherardi's “Théâtre italien” and the “ Théâtre de la Foire”. The author provides insight into the role played by wine in the works of the two aforementioned prestigious collections. What ensues is an amusing and unusual picture of the French language and, more specifically, of the Parisian society across the two centuries. Not only Harlequin and Mezzettino are wine consumers, but also the “gens du bel air” eagerly appreciate the beverage and its most famous varieties: Champagne, Bourgogne and Sillery.
Le Vin au Théatre
VINTI, Claudio
2014
Abstract
The article takes into consideration and analyzes two so-called “monuments” of French theatrical history in the 17th and 18th century: Gherardi's “Théâtre italien” and the “ Théâtre de la Foire”. The author provides insight into the role played by wine in the works of the two aforementioned prestigious collections. What ensues is an amusing and unusual picture of the French language and, more specifically, of the Parisian society across the two centuries. Not only Harlequin and Mezzettino are wine consumers, but also the “gens du bel air” eagerly appreciate the beverage and its most famous varieties: Champagne, Bourgogne and Sillery.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
