Marcela, o ¿a cuál de los tres? : Comedia original en tres actos

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Marcela, o ¿a cuál de los tres? : Comedia original en tres actos

by Manuel Bretón de los Herreros

ES·~1 hours·1 chapter

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1 total

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1:22:33

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In a lively Madrid salon, a group of friends gathers for a night of banter and flirtation. Marcela, a sharp‑tongued hostess, exchanges quick‑witted repartee with the fussy Timoteo, the earnest Agapito, and the ever‑observant Juliana. Their dialogue darts from petty quarrels over household duties to playful teasing about the latest fashions, setting a brisk, comic rhythm that captures the hum of early‑19th‑century social life.

The first act introduces a tangled web of attraction and rivalry, as each character offers absurdly poetic judgments on love, appearance, and propriety. Through exaggerated compliments and mock‑serious pep talks, the play lampoons contemporary ideals of masculinity and femininity while hinting at deeper romantic entanglements. Listeners are drawn into a world where witty wordplay and gentle satire reveal the characters’ hidden desires, promising more lively intrigue as the story unfolds.

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Language

es

Duration

~1 hours (79K characters)

Release date

2025-09-02

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Manuel Bretón de los Herreros

Manuel Bretón de los Herreros

1796–1873

A sharp-witted Spanish poet, journalist, and dramatist, he became one of the 19th century’s great comic playwrights. His stage work was admired for its lively invention, polished verse, and feel for everyday character.

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