Misanthrope And Other Plays
Author(s): Moliere
Features the plays "Misanthrope", "Such Preposterously Precious Ladies", "Tartuffe", "A Doctor Despite Himself", "The Would-Be Gentleman", and "Those Learned Ladies".
General Information
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- : Penguin Books Ltd
- : Penguin Character Books Ltd
- : 0.263
- : 31 January 2000
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Moliere
- : Paperback
- : 842.4
- : 352
- : notes
More About The Product
Moliere was born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in Paris in 1622. He began studying law but gave it up in favour of an acting career. A gifted actor, director and writer, he is remembered as the creator of French classical comedy. He died in 1673 aftera performance of The Hypochondriac. John Wood was involved with theatrical productions of Moliere as a producer and translator. David Coward is a Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He has translated many French novels and plays.
"Such Foolish Affected Ladies"; "Tartuffe"; "The Misanthrope"; "The Doctor Despite Himself"; "The Would-Be Gentleman"; "Those Learned Ladies".