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Scapino Moliere

Scapino By Moliere

Scapino by Moliere


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A superlative farce by the master of the form, Moliere, written at the height of his powers, a masterclass in comic construction. In the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series.

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Scapino by Moliere

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A superlative farce by the master of the form, Moliere, written at the height of his powers, a masterclass in comic construction.

Two young men have each found the love of their life. Unfortunately their fathers have other ideas. So the boys turn for help to Scapino, king of con-men. But the old men's obstinacy drives Scapino to ever more ludicrous schemes to ensure that love wins the day.

Les Fourberies de Scapin (Scapin the Schemer) was first staged in 1671 in the theatre of the Palais-Royal in Paris.

This English version by Jeremy Sams, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classics series, was first staged at Chichester Festival Theatre in 2005.

This edition includes an introduction to the play by Stephen Mulrine.

Scapino Reviews

'Jeremy Sams's translation is sharp and clever'

* Guardian *

About Moliere

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (1622-1673), known by his stage name Moliere, was a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. Among Moliere's best known works are The Misanthrope, The School for Wives, Tartuffe, The Miser, The Imaginary Invalid and The Bourgeois Gentleman. Jeremy Sams is a British theatre director, writer, translator, orchestrator, musical director, film composer, and lyricist. His writing credits include: The Good Life (Fiery Angel, UK tour); A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre); Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (West End and Broadway); the musical Amour (Broadway); and Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Wizard of Oz (West End and Toronto). He has translated many works for the stage, and has worked widely as a musical director, and composer for stage and screen.

Additional information

GOR004189762
9781854598882
1854598880
Scapino by Moliere
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Nick Hern Books
20050707
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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