Project Gutenberg 2010-08-29 Public domain in the USA. 352 Goldoni, Carlo 1707 1793 Fegejo, Polisseno Goldoni, C. (Carlo) Goldini, Carlo Zimmern, Helen 1846 1934 The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni" by Carlo Goldoni is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 18th century. This compilation features various comedic pieces that reflect the lives and follies of ordinary people in Italian society, showcasing Goldoni's significant contribution to the development of Italian theater. The plays address themes of love, social status, and human interactions, often featuring characters such as distressed youths, comical servants, and whimsical suitors. The opening portion introduces readers to the historical context of Goldoni's work and the author himself. It highlights Goldoni's aim to transform Italian theater by moving away from the artificiality of previous styles towards a more natural and relatable portrayal of life. The initial act of one of the plays, "A Curious Mishap," unfolds at a lively house in The Hague, featuring characters dealing with romantic entanglements and societal expectations. The scenario sets the stage for a comedic exploration of misunderstandings and love, particularly focusing on the interactions between the characters, such as Giannina and her suitor, highlighting a humorous and engaging narrative typical of Goldoni's stagecraft. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Comedy plays Goldoni, Carlo, 1707-1793 -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 782677 2025-10-13T13:23:04.223420 text/html 732378 2010-08-29T18:11:34 text/html 245693 2025-10-13T13:23:22.447338 application/epub+zip 252323 2025-10-13T13:23:08.094369 application/epub+zip 238143 2025-10-13T13:23:06.366408 application/epub+zip 548170 2025-10-13T13:23:29.166760 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506072 2025-10-13T13:23:21.241291 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485797 2022-09-15T10:38:35.917353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422963 2025-10-13T13:23:01.173442 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422846 2010-08-29T18:11:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 422842 2010-08-29T18:11:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21141 2025-10-13T13:23:29.362786 application/rdf+xml 14049 2025-10-13T13:23:06.997392 image/jpeg 3430 2025-10-13T13:23:06.682389 image/jpeg 146019 2010-08-29T18:11:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 165785 2010-08-29T18:11:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 145962 2010-08-29T18:11:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 240452 2025-10-13T13:23:04.262415 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia