La Comédie-Française de 1680 à 1920: tableau des représentations par auteurs et par pièces

Published in 1901 by A. Joannidès, this comprehensive volume serves as a meticulous statistical register of the theatrical productions staged at the Comédie-Française between 1680 and 1920. Compiled at the turn of the century, the work reflects the scholarly dedication of the era to documenting French cultural heritage, providing a structured archive that catalogs the vast repertoire of the national theater through a detailed breakdown of authors and individual stage performances.

The design of the volume adheres to the tradition of late 19th-century bibliographic and archival reference works, prioritizing clarity and exhaustive categorization for researchers and theater historians. A. Joannidès intended the work to function as an essential primary source for the study of dramatic history in France. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by academic institutions and bibliophiles for its rigor and utility, remaining a standard reference for scholars tracing the institutional longevity and the changing popularity of classic French playwrights.