Title:
The misanthrope and other plays / translated by John Wood and David Coward ; with an introduction and notes by David Coward.
ISBN:
9780140447309
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London, England ; New York, N.Y., USA : Penguin Books, 2000.
Physical Description:
xxix, 317 pages ; 20 cm.
Contents:
Such foolish affected ladies -- Tartuffe -- The misanthrope -- The doctor despite himself -- The would-be gentleman -- Those learned ladies.
Summary:
This unique volume brings together four of Moliere's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Actor, director, and playwright, Moliere (1622-73) was one of the finest and most influential French dramatists, adept at portraying human foibles and puncturing pomposity. The School for Wives was his first great success; Tartuffe, condemned and banned for five years, his most controversial play. The Misanthrope is his acknowledged masterpiece, and The Clever Women his last, and perhaps best-constructed, verse piece. In addition this collection includes a spirited attack on his enemies and a defense of his theater, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles.
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OCLC Number:
ocm43806594
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