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The Men [Les Hommes]
Author(s): Charlotte Delbo
Based on Delbo’s experiences, the play presents French women imprisoned prior to deportation in the period between 1942 and 1943. While separated from their men, who are often taken to execution, they decide to stage a comedy by Alfred de Musset, using the various skills of the imprisoned women, in order to take their minds of the horrific circumstances.
Format: Drama
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Nationality of Author: French
Original Language: French
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Published in the journal Théodore Balmoral No. 68, spring/summer 2012.
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