**Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Introduction**
1.1 Historical Context of French Theatre
1.2 Objectives and Scope of the Study
1.3 Methodology and Approach
1.4 Structure of the Thesis

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Chapter 2

: Classical French Theatre: Origins and Evolution**
2.1 Medieval Theatre: From Religious Drama to Farce
2.2 Renaissance and Baroque Theatre: Corneille, Molière, and Racine
2.3 Neoclassical Principles and Dramatic Conventions
2.4 Legacy of Classical French Theatre in Contemporary Performance

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Chapter 3

: Avant-Garde Movements: Theatrical Innovation**
3.1 Symbolism and Decadence: Experimentalism in the Late 19th Century
3.2 Surrealism and Absurdism: Breaking Conventional Boundaries
3.3 Theatre of the Absurd: Ionesco, Beckett, and Genet
3.4 Postmodern Trends and Deconstructionist Theatre

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Chapter 4

: Regional Theatrical Traditions in France**
4.1 Provençal and Occitan Theatre: Regional Variations
4.2 Breton and Basque Theatrical Movements
4.3 Corsican and Alsatian Theatrical Heritage
4.4 Contemporary Regional Theatre Festivals and Initiatives

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Chapter 5

: Contemporary French Theatre: Themes and Trends**
5.1 Political Theatre and Social Commentary
5.2 Multiculturalism and Diversity in Contemporary Performance
5.3 Adaptations and Remixes of Classic Works
5.4 Experimentation with Form and Medium in Digital Theatre