''Il vero amico'' ("The True Friend") is a play by
Carlo Goldoni Carlo is a given name. It is an Italian form of Charles. It can refer to:
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written in 1750. It has been translated into English under the title ''The True Friend'' by Anna Cuffaro. The play is a
comedy
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about two friends who are in love with the same woman.
In ''Memoirs'' (Carlo Goldoni's autobiography), Goldoni states: "This comedy is one of my favourites and I had the greatest pleasure in seeing that the audience confirmed my view" .
External links
''The True Friend'' - synopsis of the playCarlo Goldoni ''carlo goldoni-biography''
1750 plays
Plays by Carlo Goldoni
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