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...stereotypical accents and mannerisms as well. There is also rather graphic scene in which Cunegonde is nearly raped by a soldier. Certainly, there is a tradition in the esprit francais of irony, satire, parody ody that pokes fun at every institution, goodor bad. It started in medieval times with thefabliaux, continued through Moliere.Voltaire, and flourishes in Modern days withLes Chansonniers, Les Freres Jacques, LesInconnus, George Brassens and Le CanardEnchaine...

Author: By Marcelline Block, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: On Shaky Foundations at the Dunster House Opera | 2/19/1999 | See Source »

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