Le Mariage De Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
La Folle Journée
The play is a comedic yet biting commentary on class and privilege, set against the backdrop of a single day in the life of a clever valet named Figaro, who is about to marry his beloved Suzanne. However, their plans are threatened by the Count, who desires Suzanne for himself and aims to exercise his feudal right to bed a servant girl on her wedding night. Through a series of clever maneuvers, secret plots, and humorous twists, Figaro, Suzanne, and their allies outwit the Count and other members of the aristocracy. The play challenges the social norms of the time, including the abuses of the upper classes and the rights of individuals, culminating in a celebration of love and marriage where wit and resourcefulness triumph over rank and power.
The 1985th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1784
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 80-120
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Figaro's Wedding
- The Marriage of Figaro
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 34th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 56th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 65th on Pour une Bibliothèque Idéale (Raymond Queneau)
- 355th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)