The metromaniacs
By: David Ives ; adapted from La Métromanie by Alexis Piron
Contributors: Piron, Alexis, 1689-1773; Shakespeare Theatre (Washington, D.C.)
Series: ReDiscovery series; Shakespeare Theatre Company rediscovery series
Publisher: Smith and Kraus Publishers
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Hanover, NH
Language: eng
Number of pages: 97
ISBN-13: 9781575258225
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Poetry; Drama; Authorship; Mistaken identity; Man-woman relationships
Other titles: David Ives's The metromaniacs
Description: "Would-be poet Damis has fallen for the works of a mysterious Breton poetess, not knowing she is really his host, middle-aged gentleman Francalou. Meanwhile, Francalou's daughter Lucille has fallen for the works of Damis, but mistakes Damis's friend, the dashing and unpoetic Dorante, for Damis. However, Francalou allows Damis to believe the poetess is his own daughter, Lucille, in order to separate her from Dorante, the son of his sworn enemy. Add to the chaos some scheming servants, pseudonyms, disguises and poetic wooing reminiscent of Cyrano and there is much to untangle before love-plots are resolved and a happy ending found."--Page [4] of cover.
Notes: "Commissioned by: Shakespeare Theatre Company ... as part of its ReDiscovery Series."