An Italian Straw Hat by Eugène Labiche
The book is a classic farce set in the 19th century, revolving around the chaos that ensues when a horse belonging to a nervous groom on his wedding day eats a lady's straw hat. The hat turns out to be a critical piece of evidence in a clandestine relationship, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and cover-ups. As the groom attempts to replace the hat to avoid scandal and ensure his nuptials proceed, he becomes entangled in a web of lies and slapstick humor, reflecting the societal norms and pretensions of the time.
The 10955th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1851
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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- 42nd on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)