Beaumarchais 1732-1799

By Rene Dalseme

Book Overview

""Beaumarchais 1732-1799"" is a biography written by Rene Dalseme about the life of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a French playwright, inventor, musician, and diplomat. The book follows the story of Beaumarchais from his birth in 1732 to his death in 1799, highlighting his many accomplishments and his impact on French society during the Enlightenment period. The biography explores Beaumarchais' early life as a watchmaker's apprentice, his rise to fame as a playwright, and his involvement in the American Revolution as a secret agent for the French government. Additionally, the book delves into Beaumarchais' personal life, including his scandalous affairs and his political controversies. ""Beaumarchais 1732-1799"" is a comprehensive account of one of the most fascinating figures of the 18th century, shedding light on the complex and multifaceted character of this influential Frenchman.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163162647
• ISBN13: 9781163162644
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"