Sevillan parturi eli Turha varovaisuus: Komedia neljässä näytöksessä

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Sevillan parturi eli Turha varovaisuus: Komedia neljässä näytöksessä

by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

FI·~1 hours

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Description

In sun‑drenched Seville, a lively troupe of characters gathers around bustling streets and elegant aristocratic homes. The dashing Count Almaviva, the scheming physician Dr. Bartholo, his spirited ward Rosina, and the quick‑witted barber Figaro each bring their own motives and humor to the scene. Their interactions set the stage for a sparkling comedy that dances between romance, deception, and social satire.

When the Count first arrives, he discovers that Rosina is locked away under Bartholo’s watchful eye, destined for an unwanted marriage. Disguised as a poor student, he enlists Figaro, the ever‑resourceful barber, to help him infiltrate the household and win her heart. Their clever ruses and gentle teasing promise a cascade of misunderstandings that keep listeners laughing through the opening act.

The dialogue crackles with witty repartee, while the music‑teacher Don Basil and other side characters add colourful subplots that enrich the humor. Listeners will enjoy the vibrant portrait of 18th‑century Seville, where love and cleverness outwit authority at every turn.

Details

Language

fi

Duration

~1 hours (111K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-05-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

1732–1799

Best known for the sparkling Figaro plays, this restless 18th-century French writer lived a life almost as dramatic as his comedies. He was also a watchmaker, courtier, businessman, and political go-between whose adventures fed the wit and energy of his work.

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