Ruy Blas

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Ruy Blas is a tragedy in five acts by Victor Hugo (1802–1885)[1]

The original text

Considered by many as Hugo's best theatrical work, the play was written and first performed in Paris at the Théâtre de la Renaissance on November 8, 1838.

Translations and adaptations

It had many subsequent imitators and adaptations (See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruy_Blas)

For See also Don César de Bazan (1844)

Performance history in South Africa

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruy_Blas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Hugo

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