The Duenna: A Comic Opera by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

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Author Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816
Title The Duenna: A Comic Opera
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Duenna: A Comic Opera" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan is a comedic operatic play written in the late 18th century. This work takes place in Seville and revolves around themes of love, familial duty, and courtship, oscillating between the desires of young lovers and the authoritative stances of their guardians. Key characters include the romantic leads, Don Ferdinand and Donna Louisa, who strive against the constraints imposed by their fathers, set against a backdrop of mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings. The opening of "The Duenna" presents an amusing tableau that introduces us to the first strains of romance and conflict. We meet Lopez, a servant, who ponders the difficulties of aiding his master, Don Ferdinand, in winning the heart of Donna Clara while fearing the consequences if caught. The story quickly spools into a serenade wherein Don Antonio sings outside the window of Donna Louisa, drawing the ire of her father, Don Jerome, and creating chaos. The tension mounts as both Louisa and Clara plot to defy their fathers' wishes, leading to a series of comedic encounters, elopements, and dramatic entrances that set the tone for the lively and entangled relationships that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Operas -- Librettos
Category Text
EBook-No. 6731
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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