This 19th-century manuscript is an original drama in four acts and a prologue, entirely handwritten in brown ink on laid paper. Entitled La Fille du Forçat ou le Bijoutier de Nîmes (“The Convict’s Daughter or The Jeweler of Nîmes”), it reflects a clear taste for 19th-century romantic theatre, with its intense emotions, passionate dialogues, and dramatic twists. The work is signed by a female author, Lisbonne Élissa, from Avignon—listed as a 19th-century playwright in French heritage archives—adding strong historical and literary interest. Neatly handwritten and highly legible, this manuscript is a rare document, both as the trace of a forgotten dramatic work and as a testament to women’s provincial theatre of the 19th century.
✦ Provenance: Avignon, France ✦ Estimated period: Mid-19th century ✦ Format: approx. 29 × 23.5 cm ✦ Number of pages: 60 handwritten pages ✦ Medium: sewn period notebook, laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, some stains and handling creases, perfectly legible and complete
A rare documentary piece from the provincial Romantic theatre – ideal for collectors of manuscripts, heritage libraries, or lovers of dramatic literature.
