The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays

by Moliere

Overview

This unique volume brings together four of Moli re's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Actor, director, and playwright, Moli re (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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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199540181
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	07/15/2008
Series:	Oxford World's Classics Series
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	400
Sales rank:	152,499
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Queen Mary and Westfield College, London University

Table of Contents

The School for WivesThe School for Wives CriticizedThe Impromptu at VersaillesTartuffeThe MisanthropeThe Clever Women