the misanthrope tartuffe and other plays molière

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. Misanthrope, Tartuffe and other plays by Moliere. 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.Ībout the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. The Misanthrope is his acknowledged masterpiece, and The Clever Women his last, and perhaps best-constructed, verse piece.

The School for Wives was his first great success Tartuffe, condemned and banned for five years, his most controversial play. 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. Actor, director, and playwright, Molière (1622-73) was one of the finest and most influential French dramatists, adept at portraying human foibles and puncturing pomposity. THE MISANTHROPE, TARTUFFE, AND OTHER PLAYS OWC: PB,This unique volume brings together four of Molière's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career.

The misanthrope tartuffe and other plays molière