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The Servant of Two Masters

Carlo Goldoni
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The Servant of Two Masters

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2003

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Carlo Goldoni

The Servant of Two Masters

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Venice, Italy • 18th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni is a comedic play centered on a resourceful servant named Truffaldino, who attempts to serve two different masters simultaneously. The play explores themes of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and clever improvisation, creating humorous and complex situations as Truffaldino navigates his dual roles.

Humorous

Playful

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.1

3,010 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni is praised for its lively humor and clever plot, showcasing Goldoni's mastery in blending commedia dell'arte with scripted dialogue. Critics appreciate the complexity and wit, though some note occasional convolutions in the narrative. The vibrant character portrayals generally engage well with audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Servant of Two Masters?

A fan of classic Italian comedy, farcical plots, and mistaken identities would enjoy Goldoni's The Servant of Two Masters. Readers of similar comedic adventures like Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors or Molière’s Tartuffe would appreciate its clever humor and lively characters.

4.1

3,010 ratings

67%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Venice, Italy • 18th century

Publication Year

2003

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

14+ years

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