Les Fourberies de Scapin
Overview
The action is set in Naples, opening a door onto an imagined maritime world stretching towards the Orient. Faced with two authoritarian fathers, two sons, both of whom are thwarted lovers, turn to the crafty Scapin, who is driven by a mad desire for revenge. The character is a double of Scaramouche, the Italian actor of the adventurous life whom Moliรจre admired: โto tell you the truth, there are few things that are impossible for me, when I put my mind to themโ declares the buffoonish servant whose name, as Denis Podalydรจs points out, derives his from the Italian scappare which means โto escapeโ, โto scamper offโ. Scapin is beaten with a stick at one point but also gets his own back and, against a background of ransom demands and paternal contradictions, he comes up with an avalanche of stratagems and other tricks, which Moliรจre excels in depicting.
Streaming Tips
- If the stream doesn't load, try switching to a different server.
- For best experience, use a modern browser like Chrome or Firefox.
- Disable ad-blockers if you experience playback issues.
- Wait 10-15 seconds for the stream to buffer.
Comments
Please sign in to comment and earn PirateCoins!