Henry III and His Court
1829 play by Alexandre Dumas
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Henry III and His Court (French: Henri III et sa cour) is a play written by Alexandre Dumas (père), based on the life of Henry III of France. It was the author's first produced play. Its premier performance at the Comédie-Française on 10 February 1829 was attended by the Duke of Orléans, the future king Louis Philippe I.[1] The play was met with great acclaim[2] and is considered an important work in the development of romanticism in French theatre.[3]
Written byAlexandre Dumas
Date premiered10 February 1829
Place premieredComédie-Française
Original languageFrench
| Henry III and His Court | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Alexandre Dumas |
| Date premiered | 10 February 1829 |
| Place premiered | Comédie-Française |
| Original language | French |
| Genre | Historical drama |
A novelization in English was published as The King's Gallant; or, King Henry III and His Court in 1902.[4]
