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Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
1732-1799
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Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile
"Le barbier de Séville; ou, la précaution inutile" by Beaumarchais is a French play written in 1773. A Spanish count falls for Rosine and disguises himself as a poor student to win her true affection. Her scheming guardian, Doctor Bartholo, keeps her locked away and plans to marry her himself. When the Count reunites with his former servant Figaro, now a barber, they devise clever schemes to outwit Bartholo and bring the lovers together in this comedic tale of disguise and deception.
The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro A comedy, as it is now performing at the Theatre-Royal, Covent-Garden. From the French of M. de Beaumarchais
"The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro" by Beaumarchais is a comedy written in 1778. Three years after helping the Count win his bride, the clever servant Figaro prepares for his own wedding to Suzanne. But the Count, already bored with marriage, has set his sights on the bride-to-be. What follows is a mad day of schemes, disguises, and social intrigue that shocked King Louis XVI and became so controversial it took six years to reach the public stage.
La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro
"La Folle Journée ou le Mariage de Figaro" by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais is a five-act comedy written in 1778 and first publicly performed in 1784 after years of censorship. On the morning of Figaro's wedding to Suzanne, the servant discovers his master, Count Almaviva, wants to reinstate an abolished feudal right. What follows is a frenzied day of schemes, disguises, and cascading surprises. The play's bold critique of aristocratic privilege made it a controversial precursor to the French Revolution.
L'autre Tartuffe, ou La mère coupable
"L'autre Tartuffe, ou La mère coupable" by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais is a play written in 1791. The final work in the Figaro trilogy reunites beloved characters twenty years after "The Marriage of Figaro." The Count and Countess harbor devastating secrets about their children's true parentage, while a manipulative newcomer named Bégearss schemes to exploit these hidden truths for personal gain. Figaro and Suzanne must navigate family deception, illegitimate heirs, and dangerous intrigue to protect their master and mistress once again.
Sevillan parturi eli Turha varovaisuus: Komedia neljässä näytöksessä
"Sevillan parturi eli Turha varovaisuus" by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais is a comedic play likely written in the late 18th century. This work revolves around themes of love, deception, and the clever machinations of its central characters, particularly Figaro, the witty barber and schemer, who aids Count Almaviva in winning the heart of Rosina, the ward of the jealous doctor Bartholo. The play is filled with humorous dialogue and situations that highlight the social dynamics of the time. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Count Almaviva, who is infatuated with Rosina, but he must disguise his identity to pursue her without arousing the suspicions of her guardian, Bartholo. Figaro, the barber, soon enters, bringing his exuberant personality and clever wit into the mix. The opening scenes unfold in the streets of Seville, revealing Almaviva's plans and Figaro’s enthusiasm for helping him succeed in his romantic pursuits. The characters’ interactions set the stage for a lively plot filled with schemes, misunderstandings, and comic relief, establishing a foundation for the subsequent comedic events.