The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays by Maya Slater (English) Paperback Bo

Description: The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays by Maya Slater, Molière A unique collection of Molieres 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Molieres 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. Molieres prose plays are available in a complementary Oxford Worlds Classics edition, Don Juan and Other Plays. Author Biography MoliA]re is one of the greatest writers of comedy of all time. Works include Les Fourberies de Scapin, Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, The Miser, and The Hypochondriac. Table of Contents The School for Wives The School for Wives Criticized The Impromptu at Versailles Tartuffe The Misanthrope The Clever Women Review `Both prose and verse translations do full justice to Molieres wit and ingenuity, and make reading this book a highly enjoyable experienceTLS, 17/08/01 Long Description 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 Molieres 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. Molieres prose plays are available in a complementary Oxford Worlds Classics edition, Don Juan and Other Plays. Review Text `Both prose and verse translations do full justice to Molieres wit and ingenuity, and make reading this book a highly enjoyable experienceTLS, 17/08/01 Review Quote Slater completes her impressive achievement by including sparkling versions of the two polemical plays in prose. Details ISBN0199540187 Short Title MISANTHROPE TARTUFFE & OTHER P Language English Translator Maya Slater ISBN-10 0199540187 ISBN-13 9780199540181 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 842.4 Year 2008 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1622 Death 1673 DOI 10.1604/9780199540181 UK Release Date 2008-05-08 NZ Release Date 2008-05-08 Author Molière Pages 400 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Publication Date 2008-05-08 Audience General AU Release Date 2008-05-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14676713;

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