The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro by Beaumarchais

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Author Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799
Translator Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809
LoC No. 25003363
Title 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
Note A free translation of Beaumarchais' "La folle journée, ou, Le mariage de Figaro."
Credits MFR, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "The Follies of a Day; or, The Marriage of Figaro" by Beaumarchais is a lively comedy written in the late 18th century. It centers around the misadventures of Figaro, a clever servant, and his fiancée, Susan, as they navigate the deceptions and desires of the noble class, particularly that of Count Almaviva. The play is rich with themes of love, social inequality, and the power dynamics of relationships, blending humor with biting social commentary. The opening of the play establishes a scene of playful banter between Figaro and Susan as they discuss their impending marriage and the complications posed by the Count's previous noble privilege to sleep with a bride on her wedding night. Figaro measures a room meant for them while expressing both delight and cunning in outsmarting the Count, who harbors intentions of rekindling his claim on Susan. The dialogue reveals the strong personalities and wittiness of both characters while foreshadowing an upcoming clash of intrigues involving mistaken identities and romantic entanglements as the story unfolds. It sets the stage for the comedic twists and turns that define the play's witty exploration of love and fidelity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject French drama -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 64953
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 15, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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