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: Play Guide and Free Edition
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: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
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 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de (1732–1799). The listed translation credits are Holcroft, Thomas (1745–1809).
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"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.
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- 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
- Author credits: Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de (1732–1799)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Holcroft, Thomas (1745–1809)
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- Comedy plays
- French drama -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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