Moliere : Misanthrope and Other Plays (Sc) (Signet classics) - Softcover

Moliere, Jean-Baptiste; Moliaere

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0451517210 ISBN 13: 9780451517210

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia, 1987

Synopsis

Written during the highly successful final years of his life, the plays contained in this edition represent the pinnacle of Moliere's artistry and the most profound demonstration of his vision of humanity: "The Misanthrope," "The Doctor in Spite of Himself," a hilarious example of Molière's long-standing skepticism of the medical profession, "The Miser," "The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman," "The Impostures of Scapin," "The Learned Women," and "The Imaginary Invalid," the play that Molière appeared in only hours before his death. These works combine all the traditional elements of comedy-wit, slapstick, spectacle and satire, with a certain deep understanding of character that Molière was notorious for. His highly popular work, "The Misanthrope," satirizes the hypocrisies of aristocratic French society, and paints an accurate picture of the upper-class world in which Molière, looked down upon as a playwright, was ultimately denied membership to.

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Review:

"There are no better comedies than his."--"The New York Times"
"Moliere understands the genius of comedy, and presents it in a natural style."--Jean Chapelain

There are no better comedies than his. "The New York Times"
Moliere understands the genius of comedy, and presents it in a natural style. Jean Chapelain"

There are no better comedies than his. The New York Times
Moliere understands the genius of comedy, and presents it in a natural style. Jean Chapelain"

"There are no better comedies than his."--The New York Times

"Moliere understands the genius of comedy, and presents it in a natural style."--Jean Chapelain

Book Description:

The Misanthrope, translated by Martin Crimp, is a blistering contemporary version of Molière's Le Misanthrope, a fierce argument between conformity, manners, and destructive truth-telling.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0451517210
• ISBN 13: 9780451517210
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback