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ARM. What! Sister, you will give up the sweet and enchanting title of maiden? You can entertain thoughts of marrying! This vulgar wish can enter your head!HEN. Yes, sister.ARM. Ah! Who can bear that "yes"? Can anyone hear it without feelings of disgust?HEN. What is there in marriage which can oblige you, sister, to.ARM. Ah! Fie!HEN. What?ARM. Fie! I tell you. Can you not conceive what offence the very mention of such a word presents to the imagination, and what a repulsive image it offers to the thoughts? Do you not shudder before it? And can you bring yourself to accept all the consequences which this word implies?HEN. When I consider all the consequences which this word implies, I only have offered to my thoughts a husband, children, and a home; and I see nothing in all this to defile the imagination, or to make one shudder.ARM. O heavens! Can such ties have charms for you?

Amphitryon was played for the first time in Paris, at the Theatre du Palais-Royal, January 13, 1668. It was successfully received, holding the boards until the 18th of March, when Easter intervened. After the re-opening of the theatre, it was played half a dozen times more the same year, and continued to please.The first edition was published in 1668.Note: It is perhaps hardly necessary to refer the reader to Amphitryon, by Plautus, the comedy upon which Molieres charming play was, in the main, based. The rendering attempted here can give but a faint reflection of the original, for hardly any comedy of Molieres loses more in the process of translation.Le Medecin Volant seems to have been acted for the first time in Paris, on the 18th of April, 1659. Parts of it were reproduced in LAmour Medecin, and Le Medecin malgre lui.Moliere acted the part of Sganarelle.

In "Monsieur De Pourceaugnac," Moliere masterfully weaves a comedic tapestry that satirizes the follies of social pretension and the absurdities of love. This three-act farce, set in 17th-century France, employs rapid dialogue, mistaken identities, and clever wordplay to illustrate the tensions between the bourgeoisie and the nobility. The play encapsulates the essence of Molieres theatrical style, marked by its sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior, reflecting the societal dynamics of his time and the burgeoning middle classs ascent in the wake of the French Renaissance. Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a playwright and actor whose own experiences in the theater and society profoundly shaped his works. His works often draw from his personal encounters with the upper classes and his disdain for their pretentiousness. "Monsieur De Pourceaugnac" showcases his exceptional ability to critique societal norms while entertaining audiences, a reflection of his lifelong quest to portray the absurdities of human vice. This delightful play is highly recommended for readers who appreciate sharp social commentary wrapped in humor. Molieres enduring wit and keen insights make "Monsieur De Pourceaugnac" not only a testament to the playful spirit of the age but also a timeless exploration of human folly, inviting readers to reflect on their own societal engagements.

Amostras da genialidade de Molière: O Tartufo nos apresenta Orgon, devoto religioso que se deixa impressionar pelas supostas virtudes do personagem-título; Dom Juan não se limita a explorar as fragil

Cinco años, desde su llegada a París en 1658, necesitó Molière para imponerse, primero, como autor de éxito y, luego, como comediante del rey: el estreno de "La escuela de las mujeres" (1662) lo cons

Monsieur Jourdain, un riche bourgeois, rêve d'appartenir à la noblesse. Aucune des qualités d'un gentilhomme ne doit lui échapper : pour y parvenir, il s'entoure des meilleurs professeurs - danse, mu

"Jean-Baptiste Poquelin – Moliere - nació en París el 15 de enero de 1622. Su padre desempeñaba el cargo de tapicero real. Alumno en 1639 en el colegio jesuita de Clermont, se licencio en la facultad

In "The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman," Moliere crafts a brilliant comedy that satirizes social pretensions and the absurdities of class ambition. The play unfolds the story of Monsieur Jourdain, a bourgeois shopkeeper who aspires to ascend the social ladder by adopting the manners of the nobility. Moliere employs sharp wit and intricate dialogue, interspersed with farcical elements, to expose the folly of those who seek to reinvent themselves without the requisite understanding of the culture they wish to join. The work is steeped in the rich context of 17th-century France, where the rise of the bourgeois class was met with both admiration and ridicule, illustrating the tensions between social mobility and established aristocratic norms. Moliere, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, was a pioneering figure in French theatre known for his incisive critiques of contemporary society. His own experiences in the world of theater and his observations of social dynamics profoundly influenced his writing. "The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman" reflects Molieres disdain for the superficiality of social climbers, likely inspired by his encounters with the complexities of class distinctions in his own life. This timeless comedy is highly recommended for readers interested in the intersection of humor and social commentary. Molieres masterful observation of human folly and desire for acceptance makes this work resonate even today, inviting reflection on our own societal constructs and the masks we wear. Dive into this delightful narrative and relish Molieres enduring wit and wisdom.

Molières "The Jealousy of le Barbouillé" (La Jalousie du Barbouillé) is a masterful satire that explores themes of jealousy and love through the lens of farcical comedy. Written in the mid-17th centu

Drama Classics: The Worlds Great Plays at a Great Little PriceMolieres story of a covetous old miser, obsessively protecting his hoard of gold and neglecting his long-suffering children.Harpagon is obsessed with the wealth he has amassed and always ready to save expenses. Now a widower, he has a son, Cleante, and a daughter, Elise. Although he is over sixty, he is attempting to marry his sons own sweetheart, Mariane.But it seems that Harpagons pinchpenny paranoia is finally catching up with him his gold is missing, and this time it might really have disappeared for good...The Miser was first performed in 1668, at the theatre of the Palais-Royal, Paris.This English version, in the Nick Hern Books Drama Classic series, is translated and introduced by Martin Sorrell.

D om Juan vient de quitter sa femme pour tenter d''enlever à son futur époux une jeune fiancée trop éprise de son prétendant pour que l''idée ne lui vienne pas de troubler leur bonheur. Puis il jette

Texte intégral de cette farce, satire de la médecine, qui s''inspire de la commedia dell''arte.

Un barbon, Arnolphe, a élevé dans l''ignorance Agnès, une jeune paysanne, cela afin de l''épouser. De retour de voyage, il rencontre le jeune Horace qui le prend pour confident et lui révèle son amou