Scapinin vehkeilyt: Kolminäytöksinen komedia by Molière

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Uniform Title Les fourberies de Scapin. Finnish
Title Scapinin vehkeilyt: Kolminäytöksinen komedia
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Scapinin Vehkeilyt: Kolminäytöksinen komedia" by Molière is a comedic play written in the late 17th century. The play humorously explores themes of love, deception, and the folly of parental authority, centering around characters like Scapin, a clever servant known for his scheming nature, and the young lovers Octave and Léandre who are ensnared in a web of familial expectations. Molière seeks to entertain with witty dialogue and a lighthearted examination of the complexities of love and relationships. The opening of the play introduces us to Octave and his servant Silvestre, who are distressed over the impending return of Octave's father, Argante, and the arranged marriage he is planning for his son. Octave, already in love with Hyacinthe, is anxious about the clash between his feelings and his father's intentions. They are joined by Scapin, who is keen to involve himself in the troubles of his masters. Throughout their interactions, Scapin's sharp wit and penchant for trickery are foreshadowed as he contemplates how to help his master navigate the challenges posed by parental control and societal expectations. This sets the stage for a series of comedic misadventures that will unfold as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Comedies
Subject French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 52158
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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