The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays

Author(s): Molière; Maya Slater (Translator)

Performing Arts Drama Plays

This unique 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 defense of his theater, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum 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, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more."

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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

General Fields

  • : 9780199540181
  • : Oxford University Press
  • : Oxford University Press
  • : 0.309
  • : 01 May 0000
  • : 200mm X 130mm X 25mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 400
  • : 0808
  • : Paperback
  • : Molière; Maya Slater (Translator)