The Enchanted
by Jean Giraudoux, Maurice Valency
Highlights
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the blend of humor and tragedy in the play, noting its unique style and deep themes. Many find it both absorbing and thought-provoking, with a mix of love, hate, and revenge throughout the story. Some also mention the nostalgic feelings associated with past productions of the play, highlighting its lasting impact.
Synopsis
A charming young lady in a provincial French town is obsessed by the supernatural.
Most are tolerant of her, but the government inspector regards her as a threat to order and security.
He summons all of the authority and power of the state to rid her of her obsession.
She falls in love, thereby discovering the joys of the normal world and accomplishing in a split second what law, force and logic could not.
Press Reviews
"Valency's version has grace, flow and wit."
— N.Y. Times
"A fascinating, absorbing adventure!"
— N.Y. Daily Mirror
Characters
| Character |
|---|
THE LITTLE GIRLS |
MARIE LOUISE |
Publication
The Enchanted is a comedy play written by Jean Giraudoux and published by Samuel French (1978).
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