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The Madwoman of Chaillot
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The Madwoman of Chaillot is a fanciful, satirical play by Jean Giraudoux, set in Paris. Its eccentric heroine, the Countess Aurelia, sees the city’s greedy profiteers as a threat to the world she loves and gathers her companions to oppose them.
In this radio presentation, the play’s theatrical dialogue and imaginative situations unfold through performance rather than narration. Giraudoux’s story blends comedy, fantasy, and social criticism, moving between the bustle of Paris and the Countess’s delightfully unconventional view of it.
The result is a whimsical yet pointed listening experience: a celebration of kindness and imagination, with a sharp edge directed at greed. Its dreamlike humor and larger-than-life characters give the play the feel of a fable for adults.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Kapitel
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