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Opinion de B. Decomberousse (de l'Isère), sur la résolution relative aux théâtres : séance du 15 prairial an 6

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Title Opinion de B. Decomberousse (de l'Isère), sur la résolution relative aux théâtres : séance du 15 prairial an 6

Creator Decomberousse, Benoit Michel, 1757-1841

Publisher De l'Imprimerie nationale

Date 1798

Place France

Language French

Subjects Theater, Theater and state

Extent 19 p. ; 20 cm

Format Early works, Pamphlets

User-Contributed Translation The theatre is in this moment what it must be; in a few years, it will also be what it must be.
But it is in vain that we profess the degradation of the dramatic arts in order to divert our attention from the actual cause that gave rise to the current resolution. I am too honest not to say that the debates on the theatres only occurred because some individuals wanted to reserve certain interests for themselves. An interest in art was certainly secondary, assuming it was ever even considered.
Some will claim that, without neglecting primary schools, one can support dramatic art by letting those who cultivate it glimpse the prospect of rewards produced by the art itself. Such is, they will add, the principal objective that the resolution in question had in sight.
Indeed, I feel that this is the agreeable side of the resolution, the glitz through which they wish to charm us. But let us examine the worth of the remunerative article, and we will see that its execution is of a difficulty such that the collection of promised rewards will never come to fruition.
That is my last proposition.
Before proving it, let me be allowed to put forward some reflections on the genuine manner of encouraging dramatic talent.
Monetary rewards are undoubtedly something, when they come to extract from the bosom of destitution the one who neglected Plutus to pursue a career that does not lead to the temple of fortune; but these rewards that honor, that support talent, have they ever spawned talent? Does anyone believe that the prospect of a pension from Louis XIV has given us Racine, Boileau, etc.?
No, there is another, more reliable motive for those who enter the temple of the arts: glory is their main guide; they see it at the entrance, they see it at the endpoint; they see it always, and see nothing but. A name dear to the homeland, a name respected by future generations, that is what one strives after; a name proclaimed with esteem by contemporaries, a name cited with deserved gratitude, that is,

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Call Number Case FRC 17078

BibID 998362958805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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