The Strolling Players

The Strolling Players is a novel written by Paul Scarron. The book is set in seventeenth-century France and tells the story of a group of traveling actors who are struggling to make a living in a world that is hostile to their profession. The main character of the novel is a young actress named Isabelle who is forced to join the troupe after her family disowns her for pursuing a career in the theater.As the story unfolds, Isabelle and her fellow actors face a series of challenges and obstacles, including harassment from religious authorities, financial difficulties, and personal conflicts within the group. Despite these challenges, the actors remain committed to their craft and continue to perform for audiences throughout the country.Throughout the novel, Scarron explores themes of love, friendship, loyalty, and the power of art to transcend social and cultural barriers. The Strolling Players is a poignant and insightful look at the lives of actors in seventeenth-century France, and a tribute to the enduring spirit of those who dedicate their lives to the performing arts.THIS 94 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: French Belles Lettres From 1640 to 1870, by Paul Scarron. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417931965.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.