Résumé
"Le capitaine Fracasse" is a novel by Théophile Gautier.
The story is set in 17th-century France and begins with the protagonist, the Baron of Sigognac, living in a dilapidated, "ruinous" and "desolate" family castle.
Despite his noble lineage, he is impoverished and lonely.
His quiet life changes when a troupe of traveling actors seeks refuge at his castle.
He is drawn to the troupe and, to escape his misery, he joins them, taking on the persona of the boastful and arrogant "Capitaine Fracasse".
The story follows his adventures and romantic endeavors as a traveling actor.