Hernani

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-02-04

Identity

Play by Victor Hugo (1830), revolutionary romantic drama that caused riots at its premiere.

Diary References

1874

• February 4: Scheduled for Saturday performance with "la Vigier" (likely actress performing the female lead).

Historical Context

• Landmark of French Romantic theater
• Story of outlawed nobleman in love with Doña Sol
• Famous for breaking classical unities
• Caused "Battle of Hernani" between romantics and classicists in 1830
• Still performed regularly in 1870s
• Lead role of Doña Sol was a showcase for actresses