"The Barber of Seville, or Excessive Caution: A Comedy in Four Acts" is a comedy play by the French playwright Pierre Beaumarchais. This work tells about the hilarious adventures of the young Count Almaviva, who tries to confuse the big plan of his marriage by playing the role of a hairdresser. But his plans are destroyed by the hellishly inventive character of Figaro. The comedy impresses with its vivacity, dexterity of the plot and deep satirical view of society and its shortcomings. This is a masterpiece of a world classic, which leaves the reader in awe of its sharpness, humor and unpredictability of events.