A participatory reading in French of:
Le mot de Cambronne by Sacha Guitry
Hosted by: Professor Emeritus Jean-Louis Pautrot
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Friday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m.
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The event will take place at:
L'Alliance Française de St. Louis
930 N. McKnight Road
St. Louis, MO 63132
To Attend:
Please send an e-mail to: societefrancaisestl@gmail.com
A Legendary Word
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Join us for a delightful participatory reading in French of Sacha Guitry's witty one-act comedy "Le mot de Cambronne"! This clever 1936 play revolves around one of history's most famous swear words, allegedly uttered by French General Cambronne at the Battle of Waterloo when asked to surrender.
Through Guitry's signature sharp humor and theatrical charm, the play explores the legend, the controversy, and the linguistic legacy of this single defiant word. No acting experience necessary, just a love of French, laughter, and French literary mischief!
Professor Emeritus Jean-Louis Pautrot will guide us through this playful theatrical gem.