Le Gendre de M. Poirier
PREFACE: The text chosen for this edition of Augier and Sandeau's play is that of the last edition of the Théâtre complet d'Émile Augier (Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1897). It differs slightly from preceding editions, especially in act II., scene 5 (cf. the note, where the change adopted adds to the...
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PREFACE: The text chosen for this edition of Augier and Sandeau's play is that of the last edition of the Théâtre complet d'Émile Augier (Paris, Calmann Lévy, 1897). It differs slightly from preceding editions, especially in act II., scene 5 (cf. the note, where the change adopted adds to the dignity of the drama, and in a few other passages where a more rapid movement of
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