Beaumarchais in Seville: An Intermezzo by Hugh Thomas (English) Paperback Book

Description: Beaumarchais in Seville by Hugh Thomas Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description In 1764-65, the irrepressible playwright Beaumarchais travelled to Madrid, where he immersed himself in the life and society of the day. This book offers original account of Beaumarchais visit to Madrid (he never went to Seville) and a recreation of the society that fired his imagination. Publisher Description A vivacious account of the journey to Spain that inspired The Marriage of Figaro and The Barber of Seville In 1764-65 the irrepressible playwright Beaumarchais traveled to Madrid, where he immersed himself in the life and society of the day. Inspired by the places he had seen and the people he had met, Beaumarchais returned home to create The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro, plays that became the basis for the operas by Rossini and Mozart that continue to delight audiences today. This book is a lively and original account of Beaumarchaiss visit to Madrid (he never went to Seville) and a re-creation of the society that fired his imagination. Drawing on Beaumarchaiss letters and commentaries, translated into English for the first time, Hugh Thomas investigates the full range of the playwrights activities in Madrid. He focuses particular attention on short plays that Beaumarchais attended and by which he was probably influenced, and he probes the inspirations for such widely recognized characters as the barber-valet Figaro, the lordly Count Almaviva, and the beautiful but deceived Rosine. Not neglecting Beaumarchaiss many other pursuits (ranging from an endeavor to gain a contract for selling African slaves to an attempt to place his mistress as a spy in the bed of King Charles III), Lord Thomas provides a highly entertaining view of a vital moment in Madrids history and in the creative life of the energetic Beaumarchais. Author Biography Hugh Thomas is a member of the House of Lords in London and the author of numerous books on the history of the Spanish world. He lives in London. Details ISBN 0300136331 ISBN-13 9780300136333 Title Beaumarchais in Seville Author Hugh Thomas Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 192 Publisher Yale University Press GE_Item_ID:17442383; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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