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Harvard Classics, Vol. 26

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Plays of Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin): The School for Husbands, The School for Wives, The Misanthrope, Tartuffe, The Miser, The Would-be Gentleman, The Imaginary Invalid (Notes from the Editors Pamphlet included)/The Franklin Library/From the Limited Edition Collection/The 100 Greatest Books of All Time/1981/Deep Blue Leather Cover/Gold Tooling/Gilt Edging/Blue Silk Lining/mint condition. ... Read more

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An adaptation, in rhymed verse, of this classic play.Download Description
I declare I cannot rest anywhere; my mind is troubled by a thousand cares, thinking how to contrive, both indoors and out, so as to frustrate the attempts of this coxcomb. With what assurance the traitress stood the sight of me! She is not a whit moved by all that she has done, and though she has brought me within an inch of the grave, one could swear, to look at her, that she had no hand in it. ... Read more

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Wonderfully fresh translation
Bolt achieves with his translation of Moliere's classic comedy what David Hirson did with his 1991 play, La Bete. While remaining true to the general language of Moliere's time and rhyming couplets in iambic pentameter, Bolt is still able to sprinkle modern touches that make the comedy pop out even more.Bolt's British wit sparkles through the French comedy, making for an enjoyable read as well as performance.

Interesting, too, is Nicholas Dromgoole's introduction, which makes some incredibly interesting points yet also keeps in tone with Bolt's take on Moliere's commedia dell'arte-influenced School For Wives.

Whether you're a fan of Moliere or a novice to his works, Bolt's translation of The School for Wives is a fantastic read that keeps the comedy alive, even after 350 years.

Very amusing satire.
I read this play for a French Lit. class (in the original French)and enjoyed Moliere's sense of humor. I laughed out loud as I watched everyone's plans go horribly awry. A great classic social commentary. Itcenters around one man's obsessive fear of cuckoldry (when a man's wifecheats on him), and the extremes to which he goes to avoid this. Hepractically emprisons a girl/young woman so that she can be raised properlyand will make a faithful and obedient wife when she finally matures. Thisof course leads him into a muddle of confusion and coincidences aseverything goes wrong . . .

Very Entertaining!!
I read this play for a college comparative literature course and it wasgreat.Moliere is extremely easy to read and his work is very enjoyable. You can't help but be astonished by Arnolphe's views of women, but hisignorance gives you a good laugh.Enjoy!! ... Read more

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i luv this book
this book is pretty cool it definitly inspired the creation of another cuckold resource.I recommend this book[..].

great story
i greatly enjoyed this book.it was amusing and terribly funny.i could barely put it down.the characters were life-like and i found myself wrapped up in their twisted plot.i would recommend this book for anyone that wants a liesurely read. ... Read more