La Pratique du thÃ(c)âtre, Volume 1, by François HÃ(c)delin, AbbÃ(c) d'Aubignac, offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic theory and theatrical practice in the 17th century. This volume delves into the principles of playwriting, stagecraft, and the broader context of theater in French society. Accompanied by Gilles MÃ(c)nage's response to the discourse on Terence's comedy, this work provides valuable insights into the literary and artistic debates of its time. AbbÃ(c) d'Aubignac's treatise remains a significant contribution to the understanding of classical drama and the evolution of theatrical conventions. For scholars and enthusiasts of French literature and theater history, "La Pratique du thÃ(c)âtre" offers a rich and insightful journey into the world of 17th-century stagecraft. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.