The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Moličre; Slater, Maya

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199540187 ISBN 13: 9780199540181

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

This unique volume brings together four of Moličre's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Actor, director, and playwright, Moličre (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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About this title

About the Author

Maya Slater, Senior Research Fellow, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London University.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0199540187
• ISBN 13: 9780199540181
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400