L'autre Tartuffe, ou La mère coupable by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
"L'autre Tartuffe, ou La mère coupable" by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais is a dramatic play written in the late 18th century. This work is set in the context of a complex familial drama centering around themes of morality, betrayal, and the struggles of interpersonal relationships. The narrative explores the challenges faced by the main characters, including the Count Almaviva, the Countess, and their children, as they navigate deception and the impactsof a conniving individual named Bégearss. The opening of the play introduces us to a tense environment within the Almaviva household, marked by sorrow and confusion. Susanne, a servant, prepares a somber bouquet for the Countess, who is grieving the loss of a son, while Figaro, the cunning servant, discusses a scheme to counteract Bégearss, who seems to be plotting to undermine the family. As suspicion grows, Figaro plans to gather information on Bégearss’s schemes, emphasizing the intrigue surrounding the family's dynamics and the darker machinations that threaten their unity. The lively dialogues set the stage for a rich tapestry of comedic and dramatic elements that Beaumarchais is known for, which will likely ensnare the audience in a tale of familial loyalty and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799 |
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| Title | L'autre Tartuffe, ou La mère coupable |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guilty_Mother Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_M%C3%A8re_coupable |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French drama -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34841 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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