Barberine and Other Comedies is a collection of four plays written by French playwright Alfred de Musset and originally published in 1892. The plays included in this collection are Barberine, Fantasio, A Door Must Be Kept Open or Shut, and A Caprice. Barberine is a romantic comedy set in the 17th century court of Louis XIV. The play follows the story of a young and beautiful woman named Barberine, who must navigate the complicated relationships and politics of the court in order to find true love.Fantasio is a comedic play that tells the story of a jester who falls in love with a princess. The play is set in a fictional kingdom and explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle between social classes.A Door Must Be Kept Open or Shut is a short play that explores the complexities of marriage and relationships. The play follows the story of a couple who argue over whether or not to leave their bedroom door open or closed.A Caprice is a comedic play that tells the story of a wealthy man who becomes bored with his life and decides to pursue a young woman. The play explores themes of love, desire, and the consequences of selfishness.Overall, Barberine and Other Comedies is a collection of witty and entertaining plays that showcase de Musset's talent for writing romantic comedies and exploring the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.