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Beaumarchais:     more books (100)

Beaumarchais: A Biography by Maurice Lever, 2009-04-28 The Figaro Trilogy: The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro, The Guilty Mother (Oxford World's Classics) by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, 2008-08-01 Beaumarchais And His Times: Sketches Of French Society In The Eighteenth Century by Louis De Lomenie, 2007-07-25 Beaumarchais in Seville: An Intermezzo by Hugh Thomas, 2009-01-06 Spy for Liberty:The Adventurous Life of Beaumarchais, Playwright and Secret Agent for the American Revolution by Ariane Ruskin, 1965-01-01 Beaumarchais and "the Lost Million.": A Chapter of the Secret History of the American Revolution [1890] by Charles J. (Charles Janeway) Stille, 2010-01-06 Comic Style of Beaumarchais by J.B. Ratermanis, William Robert Irwin, 1969 The Barber of Seville and The Marriage of Figaro by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais, 2005-03-31 Beaumarchais: Le Mariage de Figaro (French Texts) by Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais, 2003-12-05 The Bourgeois From Molière to Beaumarchais; The Study of a Dramatic Type by Walter Thomson Peirce, 2010-03-25 The Barber of Seville: In a New Translation and Adaptation by Bernard Sahlins (Plays for Performance) by Pierre A. de Beaumarchais, 1998-10-25 Beaumarchais by Frederic Grendel, 1977-05-19 Beaumarchais, l'insolent by Jean-Claude Brisville, Edouard Molinaro, et all 1996-03-14 The Marriage of Figaro: A Comic Opera in Three Acts, Founded On Beaumarchais' Comedy of La Folle Journée, and On the Follies of a Day ... by Henry Rowley Bishop, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, et all 2010-01-08

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1. Pierre Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais (1732-1799)
   A biography of the French dramatist beaumarchais.  
   http://www.theatrehistory.com/french/beaumarchais001.html
   
   Extractions: PIERRE AUGUSTIN CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS This article was originally published in Encyclopedia Britannica, Eleventh Edition, Volume III . Anonymous. Cambridge: University Press, 1910. pp. 589-90. BEAUMARCHAIS, PIERRE AUGUSTIN CARON DE (1732-1799), French dramatist, was born in Paris on January 24, 1732. His father, a watchmaker named Caron, brought him up to the same trade. He was an unusually precocious and lively boy, shrewd, sagacious, passionately fond of music and imbued with a strong desire for rising in the world. At the age of twenty-one he invented a new escapement for watches, which was pirated by a rival maker. Young Caron at once published his grievance in the Mercure , and had the matter referred to the Academy of Sciences, which decided in his favour. This affair brought him into notice at court; he was appointed, or at least called himself, watchmaker to the king, who ordered from him a watch similar to the one he had made for Mme de Pompadour. His handsome figure and cool assurance enabled him to make his way at court. Mme Franquet, the wife of an old court official, persuaded her husband to make over his office to young Caron, and, on her husband's death, a few months later, married the handsome watchmaker. Caron at the same time assumed the name Beaumarchais; and four years later, by purchasing the office of secretary to the king obtained a patent of nobility. Goethe 's Clavigo , for Beaumarchais did not pursue his vengeance beyond words. Beaumarchais made his first essay as a writer for the stage with the sentimental drama

2. Pierre Beaumarchais - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   PierreAugustin Caron de beaumarchais (French pronunciation pjɛʁ bomaʁʃɛ; 24 January 1732 – 18 May 1799) was a watchmaker, inventor, musician, diplomat, fugitive, spy  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Beaumarchais
   
   Extractions: Paris Nationality French Period Revolutionary France Genres Plays; comedy and drama Notable work(s) Le Barbier de Séville Le Mariage de Figaro La Mère coupable Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais [pjɛʁ bomaʁʃɛ] ; 24 January 1732 – 18 May 1799) was a watchmaker inventor musician diplomat ... arms dealer , and revolutionary (both French and American ). He was best known, however, for his theatrical works, especially the three Figaro plays. Beaumarchais was born Pierre-Augustin Caron, the only boy among the six children of a watchmaker. There were ten children, six daughters and four sons but his three brothers all died young. The family was comfortable and Caron had a peaceful and happy childhood, in contrast to much of his adult life. Caron left school at the age of 13 to apprentice under his father. In July of 1753, at the age of 21, he invented an escape mechanism for watches that allowed them to be made substantially more accurate and compact.

3. Metroactive Movies | Beaumarchais The Scroundrel
   Scoundrel Time Manuel Blanc keeps a wary eye on Fabrice Luchini in 'beaumarchais.' 'beaumarchais' sweetens a scoundrel By Richard von Busack  
   http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/11.26.97/beaumarchai-9748.html
   
   Extractions: Scoundrel Time: Manuel Blanc keeps a wary eye on Fabrice Luchini in 'Beaumarchais.' 'Beaumarchais' sweetens a scoundrel By Richard von Busack T HIS WEEK'S FILM HITS include a fantasy about a misunderstood tsar of Russia and his lovely family murdered by a scheming zombie. As a counterbalance to this reactionary treat, it's pleasant to see a film that's in favor of the French Revolution. Director Edouard Molinaro's Beaumarchais is a costume comedy/drama based on an unpublished play by Sacha Guitry. It follows 10 years in the career of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-1799), the playwright, businessman and intriguer best known as the author of the plays that were the sources for Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Rossini's The Barber of Seville. These works, which satirized aristocratic pretension, have a daring we can't understand today. Napoleon said famously that The Marriage of Figaro was "the revolution already in action." Beaumarchais was born a watchmaker's son and ended up a titled nobleman, thanks to sound investments and a strategic marriage. He was the confidant of kings and a friend to some of the most important men of the time. He was not just a spy, a lover and a gunrunner, as depicted here, but also a slaver. Beaumarchais invested in the slave trade after previously having written a poem denouncing it. Thus commerce doth make cowards of us all. Despite this richno, wealthymaterial, despite also the handsome appointments, expensive costumes and sweet-faced starlets

4. 3 Stars Hotel Paris, Caron De Beaumarchais, Paris Charming Hotel
   A 3 stars hotel in one of the most charming and fashionable areas recently renoved Le Marais. Its coblestones streets, elegant mansions and mix of smart boutiques and bistros in  
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5. Apollo Movie Guide's Review Of Beaumarchais The Scoundrel
   Review of the French biography-pic.  
   http://apolloguide.com/mov_revtemp.asp?Title=Beaumarchais the Scoundrel

6. The Marriage Of Figaro (play) - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
   beaumarchais said that in the original company, there were no boys available who were both the right age and who could understand all the subtleties of the role, as most of the  
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Marriage_of_Figaro_(play)
   
   Extractions: Bartholo Date premiered Original language French Genre Romantic comedy Setting The Count's palace near Seville The Marriage of Figaro French La Folle Journée, ou Le Mariage de Figaro The Wild Day, or The Marriage of Figaro )) is a comedy in five acts , written in by Pierre Beaumarchais This play is the second in the Figaro Trilogy, preceded by The Barber of Seville and followed by The Guilty Mother The play was first performed officially at the Odéon on 27 April 1784, after having been censored for many years. The play was at first banned in Vienna because of its satire of the aristocracy. Beaumarchais said in his preface to the play that it was Louis François, Prince of Conti who requested that this sequel to The Barber of Seville be written. It is considered an early indication of the French Revolution in its denouncement of the privileges of the nobility. In it, Beaumarchais uses the main characters from

7. H�tel Beaumarchais - *** - Paris
   Hotel beaumarchais *** - Paris - France  
   http://www.hotelbeaumarchais.com/index_eng.html

8. Les Petits Classiques Larousse
   Biographie, bibliographie, liens.  
   http://www.petitsclassiques.com/?auteurs/etu_fiche_auteur&id=37334

9. Pierre Beaumarchais: Biography From Answers.com
   (born Jan. 24, 1732, Paris, France — died May 18, 1799, Paris) French playwright. Son of a watchmaker, he invented a clockwork mechanism and became embroiled in lawsuits  
   http://www.answers.com/topic/pierre-beaumarchais
   
   Extractions: var isReferenceAnswers = true; BodyLoad('s'); On this page Library Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: Home Library Miscellaneous Britannica Concise Encyclopedia (click to enlarge) Pierre Beaumarchais, oil painting by Jean-Marc Nattier. (credit: Giraudon/Art Resource, New York) The Barber of Seville (1772) was kept off the stage for three years because it criticized the aristocracy. His Marriage of Figaro (1784) similarly censured the nobility and it, too, was initially banned. The plays became famous operas by Gioacchino Rossini and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , respectively. He founded the Société des Auteurs (1777) to enable playwrights to obtain royalty payments. His wealth led, ironically, to his temporary imprisonment during the French Revolution, an event his plays were sometimes said to have sparked. For more information on Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais , visit Britannica.com Deutsch Italiano Tagalog Search unanswered questions... Enter a question here...

10. Hotels Of Paris - Book hotel Villa Beaumarchais
    Hotels of Paris accommodation hotel Paris. Choose your hotel in Paris and make an online reservation Paris hotel Opera, hotel Opera, hotel Louvre Paris, Villa Royale Paris  
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11. Le Barbier De S Ville
    Texte int gral du Barbier de S ville. Biographie d taill e de beaumarchais.  
    http://membres.multimania.fr/messiaen/figaro1.html

12. Beaumarchais: Information From Answers.com
    beaumarchais (Corigliano The Ghosts of Versailles ). Baritone . The author of the plays on which are based the operas Le nozze di Figaro and Il barbiere di Siviglia . His  
    http://www.answers.com/topic/beaumarchais

13. Beaumarchais Hotel Reviews And Photos, Paris, France - TripAdvisor
    3 Rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris, France ranked 1,309 of 1,838 hotels in Paris.  
    http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g187147-d196828-Reviews-Beaumarchais_H

14. Pierre-Augustin Caron De Beaumarchais (1732 - 1799) - Find A Grave Memorial
    Photos of the grave of the French musician, politician, inventor, spy, arms dealer and playwright.  
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=3686

15. Beaumarchais - Definition Of Beaumarchais By The Free Online Dictionary, Thesaur
    Beau mar chais (bm r-sh), Pierre Augustin Caron de 1732-1799. French writer whose best-known works are the comic plays Le Barbier de S ville (1775) and Le Mariage de Figaro (1784  
    http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Beaumarchais

16. FileRoom.org - Beaumarchais, "Le Barbier De Seville", "Memoires", "Le Mariage De
    Artist beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de (17321799) Confronting Bodies French Parliament, Louis XVI Date of Action 1773 Specific Location France  
    http://www.thefileroom.org/html/88.html
    
    Extractions: Description of Artwork : "Le Barbier de Seville," 1773 and "Le Mariage de Figaro," 1778: Comedie of intrigue in which the valet's resourcefulness and cunning were portrayed with definite class-conscious sympathy. "Memoires," 1774: Beaumarchais' life rivals his works as drama, controversy, adventure and intrigue. The son of a watchmaker, he invented an escapement mechanism and the question of its patent led to the first of many legal actions. For his defense in these suits he wrote a series of brilliant polemics which made his reputation, though he was only partly successful at law. Description of Incident : 1770-1780, France: During his service as a secret agent of Louis XV and Louis XVI, Beaumarchais traveled abroad to seize writings condemning Mme. Du Barry and Marie-Antoinette. 1773, For two years "Le Barbier de Seville" was forbidden to be performed on the stage. 1774, "Memoires" was condemned to flames by Parliament for criticizing the state powers. 1778, "Le Mariage de Figaro" was suppressed for 6 years by Louis XVI at court and in public performances on the grounds of profound immorality. 1792, Beaumarchais was charged with treason against the Republic.

17. Association Beaumarchais
    Cette association fond e par la SACD attribue deux fois par an (janvier et juin) des bourses d criture.  
    http://www.beaumarchais.asso.fr/

18. Pierre De Beaumarchais
    Choose another writer in this calendar by name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. by birthday from the calendar. Credits and feedback. TimeSearch for Books and Writers  
    http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/beaum.htm
    
    Extractions: Pierre de Beaumarchais (1732-1799) French playwright and adventurer, whose best known comedies are The Barber of Seville (1775) and The Marriage of Figaro (1784). The plays inspired two famous operas, the first composed by Gioachhino Rossini, and the second by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Beaumarchais was one of the most colorful characters of the old Regime, who earned and lost fortunes, served as a secret agent in Britain, and supplied guns to the American revolutionaries. Although he supported the French Revolution, he was forced to go into exile. "No, Monsieur le Comte, you shan't have her! You shan't have her. Because you are a great noble, you think you are a great genius! Nobility, a fortune, a rank, appointments to office: all this makes a man so proud! What did you do to earn all this? You took the trouble to get born - nothing more. Moreover, you're really a pretty ordinary fellow. While as for me, lost in the crowd, I've had to use more knowledge, more brains, just to keep alive than your likes have to spend on governing Spain and the Empire for a century. And you want to contest with me - ..." (from The Marriage of Figaro France joined the American War of Independence against Britain officially in 1778, but Beaumarchais had already supplied arms to the American colonies. He also organized a fleet of merchant ships to carry cannons, ammunition and other equipment and assist the Continental Congress. In exchange for the war supplies the agent of Congress promised to send back produce, chiefly tobacco, as compensation of the debt. 40 years later Beaumarchais's daughter still waited for the compensation, which was about 2 million francs. Congress replied: "Take one third or nothing."

19. Pierre Beaumarchais
    Pierre beaumarchais. AKA PierreAugustin Caron Caron de beaumarchais. Born 24-Jan-1732 Birthplace Paris, France Died 18-May-1799 Location of death Paris, France  
    http://www.nndb.com/people/273/000087012/

20. ÖNB-ANNO-Buch
    Kvinakta komedio. El la franca tradukis A. Kofman. Skana o de libro aperinta en 1898.  
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