Macaire

Macaire: A Melodramatic Farce is a play written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1895. The play is a humorous take on the classic French tale of Robert Macaire, a notorious criminal who lived during the 19th century. In this adaptation, Macaire is portrayed as a bumbling, yet charismatic rogue who is constantly getting himself into trouble. The play is set in 19th century France and follows Macaire as he attempts to swindle his way into a wealthy family's fortune. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a naive young couple, a conniving servant, and a wise judge. The play is filled with witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and dramatic twists and turns. It is a satirical look at the French melodrama genre and a testament to Stevenson's skill as a playwright. Macaire: A Melodramatic Farce is a must-read for fans of classic literature, theater, and comedy.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.