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Title: The Follies of Love
Credits: Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary: "The Follies of Love" by Jean-François Regnard is a comedic play written in the late 17th century. This work falls within the genre of theatrical drama, a reflection of the era's exploration of human relationships, particularly those entangled with themes of love, jealousy, and foolishness. The central focus of the play revolves around the intricacies and absurdities of romantic entanglements, often revealing the follies that accompany love. The storyline unfolds in a country house, where the characters grapple with their feelings and relationships. Arabella seeks to escape the jealous clutches of her guardian, Albert, who is intent on marrying her despite her own affections for Worthy, who wishes to reclaim her love. As the plot progresses, Arabella's behavior spirals into madness, fueled by her frustrations with Albert's oppressive nature. The arrival of various supporting characters—including the witty maid Jenny and the cunning servant Scratch—complicates the dynamics, leading to comedic misunderstandings and schemes aimed at liberating Arabella from Albert's control. With themes of deception, wit, and the folly of possessive love, the play navigates the humorous chaos that ensues in the pursuit of romance and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Regnard, Jean-François, 1655-1709
Translator: Morlock, Frank J.
EBook No.: 6089
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: French drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.
This edition has images.
Title: The Follies of Love
Credits: Produced by Dagny and Frank J. Morlock
Summary: "The Follies of Love" by Jean-François Regnard is a comedic play written in the late 17th century. This work falls within the genre of theatrical drama, a reflection of the era's exploration of human relationships, particularly those entangled with themes of love, jealousy, and foolishness. The central focus of the play revolves around the intricacies and absurdities of romantic entanglements, often revealing the follies that accompany love. The storyline unfolds in a country house, where the characters grapple with their feelings and relationships. Arabella seeks to escape the jealous clutches of her guardian, Albert, who is intent on marrying her despite her own affections for Worthy, who wishes to reclaim her love. As the plot progresses, Arabella's behavior spirals into madness, fueled by her frustrations with Albert's oppressive nature. The arrival of various supporting characters—including the witty maid Jenny and the cunning servant Scratch—complicates the dynamics, leading to comedic misunderstandings and schemes aimed at liberating Arabella from Albert's control. With themes of deception, wit, and the folly of possessive love, the play navigates the humorous chaos that ensues in the pursuit of romance and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Regnard, Jean-François, 1655-1709
Translator: Morlock, Frank J.
EBook No.: 6089
Published: Jul 1, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: French drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.