Overview

29 degrees in the shade is a one-act comedy by Eugène Labiche, premiered in Paris at the Palais-Royal theater on April 9, 1873. One summer Sunday, Pomadour receives two of his friends as well as Adolphe, a stranger invited unexpectedly. Pomadour having surprised Adolphe giving kisses to his wife, gets angry and wonders about the follow-up to be given to this affront. His friends having assured him that in the event of a duel, the adversary makes a point of not defending himself, Pomadour demands a duel with the sword. But understanding that Adolphe is a skilled swordsman and that he is determined to defend himself, Pomadour tries to get out of this bad situation. His wife then comes to his rescue, in her own way.

1. Eugène Labiche

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