La Double Inconstancy
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La Double Inconstance is a three-act romantic comedy by French playwright Marivaux. Its title is usually translated into English as The Double Inconstancy. La Double Inconstance was first performed 6 April 1723 by the Comédie Italienne. In this play, a young woman is kidnapped from her lover by the prince of the country, who loves her and intends to marry her. Through ruse and disguises, the prince and a trusty female servant manage to break up the relationship, resulting in two marriages.
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La Double Inconstance | |
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Written by | Pierre de Marivaux |
Characters | Le Prince Silvia Flaminia Arlequin Lisette Trivelin |
Date premiered | 6 April 1723 (1723-04-06) |
Place premiered | France |
Original language | French |
Subject | love, disguise |
Genre | Romantic comedy |
Setting | The prince's palace |
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Like many of Marivaux's other comedies, La Double Inconstance makes use of stock characters from the Commedia dell'arte. In this play, Arlequin and Trivelin are featured.