Publisher's Synopsis
Les Deux Arlequins, Comedie En Trois Actes, also known as The Two Harlequins: A Farce of Three Acts, is a play written by Eustache Le Noble and published in 1718. The play is a comedic farce that tells the story of two Harlequins, characters from the commedia dell'arte tradition, who are in love with the same woman. The play is set in Italy and follows the antics of the two Harlequins as they try to win the heart of the object of their affection, while also trying to outdo each other in various humorous situations. The play is filled with witty dialogue, physical comedy, and a colorful cast of characters, including a jealous husband, a cunning servant, and a group of mischievous children. Les Deux Arlequins is a classic example of French farce and remains a popular play in the theatrical canon.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.
