Almanach des spectacles

Synopsis of Almanach des spectacles

«Almanach des spectacles» is a theatrical yearbook by Albert Soubies, published by HACHETTE BNF in paperback (142 pages, in French).

Yearbook devoted to theatre and stage life in France, continuing the series of the old Almanach des spectacles published between 1752 and 1815; this volume, number 18, corresponds to the year 1891. It offers a documentary perspective on French nineteenth-century entertainment activity, typical of theatrical periodicals of the time.

Facsimile reproduction of the original 1891 edition, within the heritage preservation policy for the French press promoted by Hachette Livre and the BnF.

Of interest for theatre history, performance studies, and French nineteenth-century cultural press.