Don Garcia of Navarre; Or, the Jealous Prince. A Heroic Comedy in Five Acts.

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Uniform Title Don Garcie de Navarre; Ou, le Prince Jaloux. English
Title Don Garcia of Navarre; Or, the Jealous Prince. A Heroic Comedy in Five Acts.
Note Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Moynihan, D Garcia, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Don Garcia of Navarre; Or, the Jealous Prince" is a heroic comedy written by Molière in the early 17th century. This play delves into themes of jealousy and romantic entanglement, centering around the character Don Garcia, a prince whose love for Donna Elvira is overshadowed by his insecurities and suspicion of rival suitors. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of courtly intrigue, highlighting the complexities of love and honor in a society marked by rigid class distinctions. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Donna Elvira and her confidante, discussing Elvira's feelings towards her two suitors, Don Garcia and Don Silvio. As Elvira reveals her inner conflict over her affections, we see hints of jealousy brewing within Don Garcia, who becomes increasingly tormented by his suspicions. The opening scenes set the stage for a deeper exploration of jealousy, as Garcia's insecurities drive the drama, causing tensions not only in his relationship with Elvira but also among the other characters. This early part establishes key relationships and motivations that promise a mix of humor and tragedy, inviting the audience to reflect on the nature of love and jealousy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into English
Subject Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 6740
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Most Recently Updated Apr 16, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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