Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile by Beaumarchais
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| Author | Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799 |
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| Title | Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barber_of_Seville_(play) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile" by Beaumarchais is a comedic play written in the late 18th century. The story revolves around the clever character Figaro, a barber in Seville, who becomes embroiled in the romantic pursuits and schemes of Count Almaviva as he attempts to win the affections of the beautiful Rosine while outmaneuvering her jealous guardian, Dr. Bartholo. This humorous tale explores themes of love, mistaken identities, and the folly of human nature, characteristic of the vibrant and witty style of Beaumarchais. The opening of the play introduces us to the Count, who speaks to himself about his love for Rosine, whom he has only seen from afar. Meanwhile, Figaro appears, singing and reflecting on his misfortunes, and they quickly recognize each other. The Count urges Figaro to help him win Rosine's heart, while Figaro reveals his past with the Count and his own ambitions. The stage is set for intrigue and comedy as they plot to outsmart the meddling Dr. Bartholo, who seeks to marry Rosine himself. The conversation also hints at Figaro's resourcefulness and rapport with the Count, establishing a playful dynamic that foreshadows the humorous challenges ahead in their efforts to bring the lovers together. (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. | 36826 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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