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Paul Margueritte (1860-1918) was a French author who also wrote and performed pantomime. His best-known mime work, Pierrot assassin de sa femme, was created in 1881 while he was a young student and presented the traditional Pierrot as a macabre figure who causes his wife’s death by tickling her feet. Margueritte continued performing the piece in amateur and professional settings during the 1880s, contributing to the period’s revival of pantomime.
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Who wrote Pierrot assassin de sa femme?
Paul Margueritte wrote and performed the mime work Pierrot assassin de sa femme. He was a French author and pantomime artist who lived from 1860 to 1918.
When was Pierrot assassin de sa femme created?
Margueritte created the work in 1881 while he was still a young student. It presents the traditional Pierrot character in a dark and macabre story.
What happens in Pierrot assassin de sa femme?
The piece turns Pierrot into a macabre figure who causes his wife's death. Its subject is much darker than the light comic image often associated with traditional Pierrot pantomime.
Why is Paul Margueritte important to mime history?
He combined literary work with performed pantomime and helped develop a darker form of Pierrot. His 1881 piece is the work most closely associated with his mime career.
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