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books:

The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro (Penguin Classics)

2 reviews
Pierre de Beaumarchais, John Wood

Penguin Classics, 1964

Two plays that deserve to be better known
These two plays have been made very famous by the two operas by Rossini and Mozart. However the plays seem to be relatively unknown. Of the two plays "The Marriage of Figaro" is the better of the two. I would also like add a criticism of the movie Amadeus. In the movie Salieri comments on the ending of the opera based on the play in a way that seems to imply that Mozart deserves all the credit. ...

The Figaro Trilogy: The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, The Guilty Mother (Oxford World's Classics)

2 reviews
Pierre-Aug Caron de Beaumarchais

Oxford University Press, USA, 2008

The Figaro Trilogy (Oxford World's Classics)
For any Mozart/Rossini opera fan who wants to read the book from which the "Barber or Seville" and the "Marriage of Figaro "came from, this book is for you. It is a good background to understanding these works. Best of all, the concluding play in the Trilogy "The Grieving Widow" brings to close the story of these beloved opera characters. It's light reading and fun.

The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro (Barron's Educational Series)
Pierre A. Caron de Beaumarchais

Barron's Education Series, 1964

Unusual format, with the book flipping upside down for the second play, with in effect two front covers.

The Figaro Plays: A Mother's Guilt

1 review
Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

John Calder Pub Ltd, 1991

A lost treasure of Beaumarchais
Beaumarchais' wit is not lost in "A Mother's Guilt." Instead of reflecting the ideas of the Enlightenment that lead to the French Revolution like his "Barber of Seville" and "Marriage of Figaro" it reflects the impact of the French Revolution itself. Beaumarchais intended for this play to be performed along with the other two, and I think its omission is a tragedy. Studying all three works ...

The Barber of Seville: In a New Translation and Adaptation by Bernard Sahlins (Plays for Performance)

7 reviews
Pierre A. de Beaumarchais

Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 1998

What a Great Idea!!
This book and CD set are the perfect combination for those who are new to the world of opera and not fluent in foreign language. Better than just a synopsis, the libretto in English lets you read every word so you won't miss the humor or pathos. As a homeschooling mom, I really appreciated this set as a teaching tool. I hope to increase my collection of The Black Dog Opera Library series.

Beaumarchais : Le voltigeur des Lumières
Jean-Pierre de Beaumarchais

Gallimard, 1996

Barbier De Seville
Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Continental Book Co Inc, 1994

The Barber of Seville: In a New Translation and Adaptation by Bernard Sahlins (Plays for Performance)
Pierre A. de Beaumarchais

Ivan R. Dee, Publisher, 1998

Fast-moving and brisk, and filled with wit, humor, and gaiety, the Barber is assured of immortality because of its sheer fun. Plays for Performance Series.