Changes Of Heart
by Marivaux trans Stephen Wadsworth, Stephen Wadsworth
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with many appreciating its humor and the cleverness of the characters. Some find the storyline to be repetitive, particularly around themes of infidelity, while others admire its critique of societal norms. Overall, it elicits a range of emotions from laughter to frustration, making it a unique experience for audiences.
Synopsis
Marivaux's fabulous Harlequin pursues his country love Silvia to the palace, where the lovelorn Prince holds her against her will.
Flaminia, an intriguer at court, attempts to reroute the affections of both Silvia and Harlequin, whose take no prisoners belligerence is softened and transformed.
None expect such huge and costly changes of heart and, at the end of a hilarious day full of wonderment, they and others at court are wounded and ennobled by love.
Press Reviews
"A blazing emotional rainbow...The best classical theater I've seen all year."
— USA Today
"Gorgeous...Dazzling...Mr. Wadsworth appears to be in communion with the playwright."
— The New York Times
"An overwhelming Theatre of Emotions... The irresistible momentum of the plot rips the play wide open into a huge experience."
— Village Voice
"No one in the world ... has understood Marivaux better than Stephen Wadsworth."
— Lionel Grossman, Princeton University
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Publication
Changes Of Heart is a American historical play written by Marivaux trans Stephen Wadsworth and published by Samuel French in New York (1999).
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Samuel French · 1999 · 95 pp
Performance Rights
Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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