La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
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| Author | Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799 |
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| Title | La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro |
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| Summary | "La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro" by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais is a comedic play written in the late 18th century. This work revolves around the clever servant Figaro and his fiancée Suzanne as they navigate a complex web of romantic and societal entanglements involving the Count Almaviva, who seeks to seduce Suzanne. The play critiques social mores and class relations while delivering sharp wit and humor, making it a notable piece in the theatrical canon. The opening of the play introduces Figaro and Suzanne as they prepare for their upcoming wedding. Figaro is busy measuring the dimensions of a room that the Count has graciously offered them, but Suzanne expresses her displeasure, revealing that the Count has inappropriate intentions toward her. Their playful banter not only sets the comedic tone but also establishes the central conflict: the Count's attempts to reclaim a "feudal right" to woo Suzanne, which sparks Figaro’s protective instincts and ingenuity. This initial exchange lays the groundwork for the forthcoming battles of wit and strategy that characterize the humorous and socially critical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | French drama -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20577 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 177 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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