The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays
The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays
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A unique collection of Moliere's four greatest verse comedies in new translation: The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, The School for Wives and The Clever Women, plus two short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles.
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The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays by Molire
'Why does he write those ghastly plays that the whole of Paris flocks to see? And why does he paint such lifelike portraits that everyone recognizes themselves?' Moliere, The Impromptu at Versailles This volume brings together four of Moliere's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Actor, director, and playwright, Moliere (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 defence of his theatre, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles. Moliere's prose plays are available in a complementary Oxford World's Classics edition, Don Juan and Other Plays. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Both prose and verse translations do full justice to Moliere's wit and ingenuity, and make reading this book highly enjoyable* TLS 01.09.10 her to produce versions that are much more successful in *
Slater completes her impressive achievement by including sparkling versions of the two polemical plays in prose. * TLS *
Slater completes her impressive achievement by including sparkling versions of the two polemical plays in prose. * TLS *
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780199540181 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199540187 |
| Titre | The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays |
| Auteur | Moli?Re |
| Série | Oxford World's Classics |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Oxford University Press |
| Année de publication | 2008-05-08 |
| Nombre de pages | 400 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |