The Harlequinade

The Harlequinade is a classic play written by Dion Clayton Calthrop. It is a comedic farce that tells the story of Harlequin, a mischievous and cunning character who is always getting into trouble. The play is set in the world of Commedia dell'arte, an Italian form of theater that is known for its use of stock characters and improvisation. The plot revolves around Harlequin's attempts to win the heart of Columbine, a beautiful and virtuous maiden who is being pursued by the villainous Pantaloon. Along the way, Harlequin is aided by his loyal sidekick, Clown, and they engage in a series of hilarious antics and slapstick routines. The Harlequinade is a timeless classic that has been performed countless times throughout the years, and it continues to be a beloved part of the theatrical canon.ALICE. Well, she is a perfect darling. But you don't see her in the first scene. Now Psyche, who is the Soul, comes down ... whenever a baby's born, of course, a little scrap of Psyche is sent down! ... But this is how the story goes ... That she comes down from Mount Olympus where the gods live to adventure on the earth. And in the Harlequinade she's Columbine, but that only means a dove, and a dove is the symbol of the soul. And anybody who is fond of flowers knows that, because if you look at Columbine flowers you can see that they are made of doves with their wings out. And so she ought always to be dressed in blue.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.