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...Fourberies de Scapin, by Molicre, is a play well adapted for young actors, though several of the parts are difficult. The play abounds in vivacity, and is full of amusing situations. The scene is laid in Naples, for the reason, perhaps, that striking adventures and extraordinary circumstances seem more plausible when they take place in a foreign country. The Play is Molieere's version of the Phormio of Terence. The main features of the old comedy have been retained, but more life and movement have been added. Moliere's play also has far more of the modern ideas and situations...
...absence of Argante, his son Octave marries Hyacinthe, without his father's knowledge. Geronte is also away, and Leandre is anxious to marry Zerbinette before his father's return, but is prevented by his poverty. Both the young men are in need of money. They call Scapin to their assistance, and beg him to procure money from their respective fathers. Scapin readily consents, as he is fond of tricks and hates the miserly ways of Geronte. With the aid of Sylvestre, he so scares old Argante that he gladly hands over the desired amount...
...Scapin then sees Geronte, and tells him that a Turk has captured his son, and carried him away in a ship, and that he demanded a large ransom for his release. The old man after some delay, gives him the money. Not satisfied with this he tells Geronte that his life is in danger from brigands, and induces him to enter a sack for protection Scapin then imitates the noises of brigands and gives the old man a sound drubbing. The money is given to the young men and Leandre is enabled to marry. The two young men then meet...
This evening Professor de Sumichrast will lecture in English on the origin and sources of the play "Les Fourberies de Scapin." The lecture will be given in Sever 11, at 4.30 o'clock. It will be open to the public, not only to members of the University, as was announced yesterday...
Lecture. Les Fourberies de Scapin. (In English). Professor F. C. de Sumichrast. Sever...