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Article: Moliere, commedia dell'arte, and the question of influence in early modern European theatre.(Critical Essay)
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- The Modern Language Review
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- April 1, 2005
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Moliere, Commedia dell'arte, and the Question of Influence in Early Modern European Theatre by Richard Andrews
Although Moliere's links with Italian commedia dell' arte are recognized in general terms, there is still much analysis to be conducted on the level of detail. This paper attempts on the one hand to identify some typical units of comic monologue and dialogue which can be seen as influenced by practices of Italian comedy, both scripted and improvised. At the same time, it raises questions about the criteria which should be adopted in identifying 'sources' and 'influence' in this period of European drama when, within the theatre profession, texts and ideas ...