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The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays

by Moliere · 1959

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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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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of this
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theatretheatreMore like thisLess of this
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1950s1950sMore like thisLess of thiscollegecollegeMore like thisLess of thishigh schoolhigh schoolMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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long · 400 pages
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