The book of the famous French historian and writer recreates a colorful panorama of theatrical life in France of the 17th century, from the first farcical actors of the Burgundy Hotel to the great artists of classical theater, and the author does not neglect entertaining and piquant details to the history of the great Parisian actors J. Mongredien adds an even more picturesque narrative about the life of wandering comedians, which he follows throughout France and Europe. J. Mongredien devoted all his literary work to the study of the history of the theater of the 17th century. Among his works are "The Private Life of Louis XIV," "Literary Life of the 17th Century," "Fouquet Affair."