The Madwoman of Chaillot (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Jean Giraudoux
- First Published: 1945
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Parable
- Time of Work: A little before noon in the spring of next year
- Genres: Drama, Parable
- Subjects: 1940’s, Paris, Mental illness, War, Women, Greed, Money
- Locales: Paris, France
Places Discussed
Chaillot (shay-loh). District of Paris between the Champs Élysées and the Seine River, directly opposite the Eiffel Tower. In this district is located the Café Terrace of Chez Francis on the Place de l’Alma, where the Madwoman and her allies meet. The imaginary Chaillot seems to be a timeless place. There are few references to everyday life, and little appears on stage to suggest any specific part of the actual neighborhood. The play lacks any authentic sense of geography: This Chaillot is a charming, bustling neighborhood filled with funny and interesting...
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