Le Roi S'Amuse

Le Roi S'Amuse: A Tragedy Is A Play Written By Victor Hugo In 1877. The Play Is Set In 16Th Century France And Tells The Story Of King Francis I And His Court Jester Triboulet. The Play Explores Themes Of Power Love And Betrayal As The King Falls In Love With A Woman Who Is Already Engaged To Another Man. The Jester Who Is Also In Love With The Woman Becomes Jealous And Seeks Revenge Against The King. The Play Is Known For Its Controversial Subject Matter And Was Initially Banned In France Due To Its Depiction Of The King And His Court. However It Has Since Become A Classic Of French Literature And Is Admired For Its Poetic Language And Complex Characters.This Book Is In English.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.