02362cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500820014426400510022630000470027733600260032433700260035033800360037650000310041250801130044352012680055653400450182465300170186965300590188670000310194585600430197699900170201933575UtSlPG20260610133751.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aGoldoni, Carlo,d1707-179314aThe Comedies of Carlo Goldoni :bedited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-29  aProduced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net  a"The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni" by Carlo Goldoni is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 18th century. This compilation features various comedic pieces that reflect the lives and follies of ordinary people in Italian society, showcasing Goldoni's significant contribution to the development of Italian theater. The plays address themes of love, social status, and human interactions, often featuring characters such as distressed youths, comical servants, and whimsical suitors.  The opening portion introduces readers to the historical context of Goldoni's work and the author himself. It highlights Goldoni's aim to transform Italian theater by moving away from the artificiality of previous styles towards a more natural and relatable portrayal of life. The initial act of one of the plays, "A Curious Mishap," unfolds at a lively house in The Hague, featuring characters dealing with romantic entanglements and societal expectations. The scenario sets the stage for a comedic exploration of misunderstandings and love, particularly focusing on the interactions between the characters, such as Giannina and her suitor, highlighting a humorous and engaging narrative typical of Goldoni's stagecraft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aComedy plays  aGoldoni, Carlo, 1707-1793 -- Translations into English1 aZimmern, Helen,d1846-193440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33575  c74421d74421