Hernani

/ɛrˈnɑː.ni/ noun

Definition

A dramatic play by French Romantic author Victor Hugo about a bandit and forbidden love, first performed in 1830.

Etymology

The title is Spanish, possibly referring to a place or character name; the play became famous for sparking artistic controversy and debate about theater.

Kelly Says

This play literally caused a riot at the theater—the Romantic artists supported it while traditionalists fought it, making it the first major 'culture war' in France!

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