The Marquis de Sade's Stratagem of Love

Bedrettin Simsek

Summary

A revival of the classic style in the comedy genre, based on the short story "The Love Stratagem" by the Marquis de Sade. 
Almost all the lines, plot, intrigues and characters, except for Villeblanche, were created by Bedrettin Simsek. So much so that the play does not contradict the style of the Marquis de Sade, either literally or intellectually. 
It is a comedy reminiscent of Molière, but with a Sadean taste.  A woman disguised as a man is a typical Shakespearean theme. Bedrettin introduced this theme with the same sense of humor. 
The characteristics of the play include the use of double entendre, cross-dressing, comic love scenes, cynicism and other forms of bold language.
For those who want to rediscover classic comedy with a modern touch.

Available since: 07/05/2023.

Contemporary Fiction

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