The Forfeiture by Charles Rivière Dufresny

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Author Dufresny, Charles Rivière, 1657-1724
Translator Morlock, Frank J.
Uniform Title Le dédit. English
Title The Forfeiture
Note Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary "The Forfeiture" by Charles Rivière Dufresny is a comedic play written in the early 18th century, reflecting the theatrical style of the French Enlightenment period. The narrative revolves around themes of love, family obligations, and the often absurd social conventions regarding marriage and inheritance. Set against the backdrop of a young couple's struggles, the play humorously explores the complex dynamics between relatives and the societal pressures that influence personal relationships. The story primarily follows Valere and Isabelle, who are in love but face opposition from Isabelle's two aunts, Belise and Araminte. The aunts have sworn never to marry, which jeopardizes Valere's hope for restitution from them, as their marriage would lead to an inheritance for him. Valere's clever valet, Frontin, devises a plan to manipulate the aunts by pretending to be suitors, using different identities to charm them and ultimately secure both their fortunes and his master's romance. As various misunderstandings and deceptions unfold, the play culminates in a comedic resolution where the aunts are confronted with their own hypocrisy regarding love and marriage, paving the way for Valere and Isabelle's future together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French drama -- 18th century -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 4753
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 3, 2012
Copyright Status Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
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