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Synopsis
A beautiful gown forms the focus of activity for the zany characters that introduce young readers to the Commedia del l'arte and the history of comic theater, along with a map, a list of stock characters, and historical notes.
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The art has the sophisticated merriment of Venice at Carnevale and the flavor of the text is equally authentic, but this European duo's (Michael the Angel) latest doesn't make a smooth Atlantic crossing. Inspired by commedia dell'arte, Fischetto and Galli stage a slapstick adventure starring the stock characters Harlequin, Punch (Pulcinella) and other mischief-makers. The story, involving mistaken identities at a costume ball, sneaky servants and a pair of lovers, moves forward in broad strokes, with the best comedic bits reserved for the illustrations (e.g., Punch is shown casting his fishing rod for a plate of pasta). The diction is occasionally imprecise, however, and the transitions defy the narrative's own logic. It's hard to follow the rapid actions of the many characters without some familiarity with commedia dell'arte; there is a helpful note by writer/performer Geoff Hoyle, but while it appears to have been written as an introduction ("in our story we shall meet..."), it has been relegated to the end of the book. Alas, Fischetto and Galli's good efforts come apart at the seams. Ages 6-10.
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- PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0385310730
- ISBN 13 9780385310734
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages1
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