Review: Captain Fracasse by Theophile Gautier

The novel is set in 17th-century France and follows the adventures of the title character, Captain Fracasse, whose real name is Baron de Sigognac. Baron de Sigognac is a young and impoverished nobleman who, along with his loyal but aging servant, Scapin, embarks on a journey to Paris to seek his fortune.

During their journey, Sigognac and Scapin become entangled with a traveling theater troupe known as the “Illustrious Theater.” When the troupe’s leading actor is injured, Sigognac is persuaded ...