Journal de Marie Bashkirtseff

Hernani

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Culture culture/theater Basic Mis à jour: 2026-03-06
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Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-04

Identity

Play by Victor Hugo (1830), revolutionary romantic drama that caused riots at its premiere.

Diary References

1874

  • February 4: Scheduled for Saturday performance with "la Vigier" (likely actress performing the female lead).

Historical Context

  • Landmark of French Romantic theater
  • Story of outlawed nobleman in love with Doña Sol
  • Famous for breaking classical unities
  • Caused "Battle of Hernani" between romantics and classicists in 1830
  • Still performed regularly in 1870s
  • Lead role of Doña Sol was a showcase for actresses