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This book by Stéphanie Nutting explores the roles of gossip and rumor in contemporary French-language theater. It examines how these forms of informal discourse, often dismissed as trivial, play significant roles in social bonding and group dynamics, both in real life and on stage. The author draws on a variety of theoretical frameworks and literary examples, highlighting the performative nature of gossip and its impact on power relations, particularly among women. The book aims to provide a nuanced understanding of gossip and rumor, shedding light on their complex and multifaceted nature.

French drama --- Gossip in literature. --- Rumor in literature. --- Social groups in literature. --- LITERARY CRITICISM / General. --- History and criticism.