Ruy Blas

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Ruy Blas is a tragic drama by Victor Hugo. The action takes place in 17th century Spain during the reign of Charles II. Ruy Blas, a commoner, dares to love the Queen.

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, after reading (and hating) the play, was commissioned to write a concert overture, his Opus 95.

The 1971 movie La folie des grandeurs with Louis de Funès and Yves Montand is based on Ruy Blas.

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