Beaumarchais and his Times

von Louis Leonard De Lomenie, H Sutherland Edwards

474 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Delve into the life and times of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, the multifaceted French polymath, in this comprehensive biography. Explore the world of the celebrated playwright, whose works like "The Barber of Seville" and "The Marriage of Figaro" continue to enchant audiences today. This book, originally published in 1857, offers insights into Beaumarchais's career as a diplomat, inventor, spy, and satirist, set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary France. Discover the man behind the plays and the era that shaped his extraordinary life and enduring legacy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Hutson Street Press
• ISBN: 9781024079692
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 22.05.2025
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press