The Pleasures of the Enchanted Island
Israël Silvestre
The Pleasures of the Enchanted Island (French: Les Plaisirs de l’Île enchantée) was a multi-day performance presented from 7 to 13 May 1664 to the court of
Orlando furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, in which the knight Ruggiero (in French, Roger) becomes a prisoner of love at the sorceress Alcina's court.[1]
It was staged to celebrate the beginning of the building campaigns for the
cotillon style ball and overall culture.[citation needed] In addition, there were about 600 invited guests.[1]
Molière played a large role in the organisation of festivities, which featured the premières of La Princesse d'Élide and Tartuffe.[2][3]
References
- ^ ISBN 9780313312557.
- ISBN 9780253219855.
- ISBN 9780415180597.
External links
- Les Plaisirs de l'îsle enchantée at Gallica
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