La sposa di Mènecle: Comedia in un prologo e tre atti, con note by Cavallotti
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| Author | Cavallotti, Felice, 1842-1898 |
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| Title | La sposa di Mènecle: Comedia in un prologo e tre atti, con note |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "La sposa di Mènecle: Comedia in un prologo e tre atti, con note" by Felice Cavallotti is a theatrical comedy likely written in the late 19th century. The work intertwines a legal drama inspired by themes from ancient Greek law and customs, focusing on the central character Mènecle and the tensions surrounding his estate and family claims. This comedy aims to highlight societal norms and the complexities of human relationships in a humorous manner. The opening of the play sets the stage for a courtroom drama in ancient Athens, where the proceedings revolve around the contested inheritance of Mènecle. It introduces key characters such as the prosecutor Beoto and the accused Eudemonippo, a comic playwright facing charges for illicitly portraying citizens in his comedy. The narrative captures the tension between adherence to societal laws and the creative liberties of playwrights, with elements of satire and reflection on contemporary values. As arguments unfold, the characters’ personalities and motivations emerge, setting the tone for a lively exploration of both legal and human intricacies in a comedic format. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Italian |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italian drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60543 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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