The Misanthrope and Other Plays
Such Foolish Affected Ladies, Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, The Doctor Despite Himself, The Would-be Gentleman, Those Learned Ladies
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- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
28 August 2003
Summary
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In the seventeenth century, Molière raised comedy to the pitch of great art and, three centuries later, his plays are still a source of delight. He created a new synthesis from the major comic traditions at his disposal. This collection demonstrates the range of Molière’s comic vision, his ability to move between the broad and basic ploys of farce to the more subtle and sophisticated level of high comedy. The Misanthrope appears along with Such Preposterous…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140447309 |
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| ISBN-10: | 014044730X |
| Author: | Jean-Baptiste Moliere, David Coward, John Wood |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 28 August 2003 |
| Weight: | 500g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 35mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
Jean-Baptiste Moliere
Molière was born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in Paris in 1622. He began studying law but gave it up in favour of an acting career. A gifted actor, director and writer, he is remembered as the creator of French classical comedy. He died in 1673 after a performance of The Hypochondriac.
John Wood was involved with theatrical productions of Molière as a producer and translator.
David Coward is a Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He has translated many French novels and plays.
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