The Miser and Other Plays
A New Selection
$28.15
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
27 May 2004
Summary
A selection of Molière’s finest and funniest plays
Molière combined all the traditional elements of comedy - wit, slapstick, spectacle and satire - to create richly sophisticated and enduringly popular dramas.
- The Miser: The story of Harpagon, a mean-spirited old man who becomes obsessed with making money out of the marriage of his children.
- The Hypochondriac: Another study in obsession, this is a brilliant satire on the medical…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780140447286 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0140447288 |
| Author: | Jean-Baptiste Moliere, David Coward, John Wood |
| Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Penguin Classics |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 27 May 2004 |
| Weight: | 247g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
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About The Author
Jean-Baptiste Moliere
Molière 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 after a performance of The Hypochondriac.
John Wood was involved with theatrical productions of Molière 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.
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