La Pupille by Fagan
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"La Pupille" by Fagan is a comedic play written in the early 18th century. This piece reflects the theatrical styles and social dynamics of the French Rococo period. The story revolves around themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of marriage, as characters navigate romantic entanglements and the expectations from their guardians. The narrative centers on Julie, a young woman in the care of her guardian, Ariste, who is responsible for
finding her a suitable husband. As various suitors, including the overly confident Marquis Valère, vie for her hand, Julie struggles with her true affections, which lie elsewhere. The interactions between the characters highlight misunderstandings and romantic desires, ultimately leading to a revelation about Julie's feelings and an agreement for her to marry Ariste, who has been quietly in love with her all along. The comedic elements arise from the misunderstandings and the light-hearted banter among the characters, making the play both entertaining and engaging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fagan, 1702-1755 |
|---|---|
| Title | La Pupille |
| Credits | Produced by Daniel Fromont |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | French drama -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26822 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26822-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 306 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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