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Beaumarchais and His Times: Sketches of French Society in the Eighteenth Century From Unpublished Documents
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ISBN13: 9781142654726
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Jan 4 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Beaumarchais and His Times offers a detailed glimpse into the life and times of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the celebrated French playwright, watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat, secret agent, publisher, horticulturalist, arms dealer, and financier. This biography, originally published in 1857, delves into the intricacies of 18th-century French society through the lens of Beaumarchais's multifaceted career.
Drawing upon unpublished documents, Louis de Loménie paints a vivid portrait of the man behind such iconic works as The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro. The book explores Beaumarchais's involvement in the political and cultural upheavals of his era, shedding light on the social dynamics that ultimately led to the French Revolution. This is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French history, theater, and the life of a truly remarkable figure.
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