The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais, Bernard Sahlins

The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

The Barber of Seville (Sahlins)

Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais, Bernard Sahlins

Overview

This simple story born in Greek comedy acquired an unbridled sense of irony and an insolent boldness with the introduction of the character Figaro, the barber who lacked an inborn notion of status but possessed a keen knowledge of how to operate the levers of society. He shines with zest and love of life in this deft adaptation of a beautifully playable farce aimed at modern audiences.

Also available here in a translation by Albert Bermel.

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Cautions

  • Caution Mild Adult Mild Adult Themes

Details

  • Genre: Farce

Authors

Author

Pierre Augustin de Beaumarchais

Author

Bernard Sahlins