Publisher's Synopsis
Beaumarchais 1732-1799 is a comprehensive biography of the famous French playwright, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, written by Rene Dalseme. The book explores the life and times of Beaumarchais, who was not only a successful playwright but also a musician, inventor, and political activist.The biography takes readers on a journey through Beaumarchais' early life, including his upbringing in a family of clockmakers, his education, and his early career as a musician. It then delves into his rise to fame as a playwright, with a particular focus on his most famous works, The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro.The book also explores Beaumarchais' involvement in politics, including his support for the American Revolution and his work as a spy for the French government. Dalseme provides a detailed account of Beaumarchais' personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women and his financial troubles.Overall, Beaumarchais 1732-1799 is a fascinating and well-researched biography that provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of France's most famous literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
