"Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb)" by Madame de Staƫl is a play set in a Swiss-German town, showcasing the impact of Signora Fantastici on the de Kriegschenmahl family. The story examines the clash between artistic passion and traditional lifestyles, highlighting how creativity can change lives. The play follows Mr. and Mrs. de Kriegschenmahl and their sons, Licidas and Rodolphe, as Signora Fantastici and her daughter Zepherina enter their lives, causing conflict and excitement. Licidas is drawn to Signora Fantastici's artistic spirit and dreams of escaping to Italy, while Rodolphe becomes entangled with Zepherina. Signora Fantastici shows them the restrictive nature of the de Kriegschenmahl's rigid household, leading to moments of both humor and drama as they learn about the importance of art and breaking free from social norms. The play ends by celebrating the victory of imagination and artistic expression over the ordinary.
Signora Fantastici (A Dramatic Proverb)
By Madame de (Anne-Louise-Germaine) Staƫl
A captivating woman turns a family's life upside down, forcing them to choose between dull routine artistic passion.
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About the AuthorAnne Louise Germaine de Staƫl-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staƫl, was a prominent philosopher, woman of letters, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.
Anne Louise Germaine de Staƫl-Holstein, commonly known as Madame de Staƫl, was a prominent philosopher, woman of letters, and political theorist in both Parisian and Genevan intellectual circles. She was the daughter of banker and French finance minister Jacques Necker and Suzanne Curchod, a respected salonist and writer. Throughout her life, she held a moderate stance during the tumultuous periods of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era, persisting until the time of the French Restoration.
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