French Theatre, Orientalism, and the Representation of India, 1770-1865

This book examines the French theatricalization of India from 1770 to 1865 and how a range of plays not only represented India to the French viewing public but also staged issues within French culture including colonialism, imperialism, race, gender, and national politics.

Through examining these texts and available performance history, and incorporating historical texts and cultural theory, David...