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This comedy provides a biting satire of the domestic power struggles between men and women in 17th-century France. The story revolves around two brothers with contrasting views on marriage. The elder, Ariste, places his trust in his young wife and believes in treating women with respect. The younger, Sganarelle, is a misogynist who imprisons his young ward, Isabella, to prevent her from having any contact with the outside world. When Isabella falls in love with a young man named Valere, a battle of wills ensues. The author uses witty dialogue and farcical situations to explore the absurdity of arranged marriages and the societal expectations placed on women. Through the characters' interactions, this book delves into themes of love, freedom, and the power dynamics within relationships, offering insights that continue to resonate with readers today.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This comedy provides a biting satire of the domestic power struggles between men and women in 17th-century France. The story revolves around two brothers with contrasting views on marriage. The elder, Ariste, places his trust in his young wife and believes in treating women with respect. The younger, Sganarelle, is a misogynist who imprisons his young ward, Isabella, to prevent her from having any contact with the outside world. When Isabella falls in love with a young man named Valere, a battle of wills ensues. The author uses witty dialogue and farcical situations to explore the absurdity of arranged marriages and the societal expectations placed on women. Through the characters' interactions, this book delves into themes of love, freedom, and the power dynamics within relationships, offering insights that continue to resonate with readers today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333478636_0
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