The Village Coquette; Or, The Supposed Lottery by Charles Rivière Dufresny

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Author Dufresny, Charles Rivière, 1657-1724
Translator Morlock, Frank J.
Uniform Title La coquette de village. English
Title The Village Coquette; Or, The Supposed Lottery
Note Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Frank J. Morlock
Summary "The Village Coquette; Or, The Supposed Lottery" by Charles Rivière Dufresny is a comedic play written during the early 18th century, when the classic French theatre flourished. This witty work explores themes of love, deception, and social ambition in a rural setting, centering around a young woman named Lisette who skillfully negotiates the affections of three suitors: the Baron, Argon, and Girard, each representing different social classes and ambitions. In the story, Lisette, influenced by her motherly figure, the Widow, has been groomed to be a coquette, expertly maneuvering through romantic entanglements to leverage her beauty and charm for social gain. The plot thickens with the introduction of a supposed lottery win awarded to Farmer Lucas, Lisette’s father, which sets off a chain of misunderstandings and attempts at manipulation among the characters. As the suitors vie for Lisette’s affection in hopes of securing a prosperous marriage, they unwittingly expose their own greed and gullibility. Ultimately, a series of comic twists leads to revelations, leaving characters to confront the futility of their ambitions and the true value of love, resulting in a humorous and thought-provoking commentary on social aspirations in the context of romantic relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Comedies
Subject French drama -- 18th century -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 7798
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 3, 2012
Copyright Status Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
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