The Melodramatic Thread

“This ambitious undertaking is concerned with the melodramatic form in theatre and film and its impact on French political culture.” — H-France Review In France, both political culture and theatrical performances have drawn upon melodrama. This “melodramatic thread” helped weave the country’s political life as it moved from monarchy to democracy. By examining the relationship between public ceremonies and theatrical performance, James R. Lehning sheds light on democratization in modern France. H