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It is said of Beaumarchais (1732-99) that he had only one character--himself--and that Figaro epitomizes all his creator's vices. This does not seem to have stood in the way of his success. If The Barber of Seville and its sequel The Marriage of Figarro, are known to us almost exclusively through the operas Rossini and Mozart, the that is our loss, for Beaumarchais's effortless light touch makes these two plays high points in 18th century European comedy.
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