"Lo Specchio Infernale"

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-05 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-01-17

Play Details

Italian theatrical work performed at the French Theater in Nice.

Diary References

1874

• January 17: Performed before "Le Réveillon." Marie complains they were "maltreated" by having to sit through this piece first.

Context

• Title means "The Infernal Mirror" in Italian
• Mixed-language programming common in cosmopolitan Nice
• Marie's impatience shows her specific theatrical tastes
• Likely a melodrama or fantasy piece given the title

Notes

• Marie's verb "maltraité" (maltreated) shows strong dislike
• Contrast with her enjoyment of "Le Réveillon"
• Reflects sophisticated theatrical preferences at 15