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100 1 _aGoldoni, Carlo,
_d1707-1793
245 1 4 _aThe Comedies of Carlo Goldoni :
_bedited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-08-29
508 _aProduced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aComedy plays
653 _aGoldoni, Carlo, 1707-1793 -- Translations into English
700 1 _aZimmern, Helen,
_d1846-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33575
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