Frou Frou

Frou Frou: A Play In Five Acts is a dramatic work written by Henri Meilhac and first published in 1883. The play revolves around the life of a young woman named Gilberte, who goes by the nickname Frou Frou. Gilberte is a beautiful and wealthy socialite who is forced into a loveless marriage with a man she does not love. As the story unfolds, Gilberte struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in her life, while dealing with the consequences of her choices and the expectations of society. Along the way, she encounters a variety of colorful characters, including her husband’s mistress, her own lover, and a group of aristocrats who are all vying for her attention. Through it all, Frou Frou must navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social status, as she tries to find her place in the world. Meilhac’s play is a masterful exploration of the human condition, and a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers and audiences to this day.As Performed By Helena Modjeska.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.