Misanthrope And Other Plays

Author(s): Moliere

Drama

Features the plays "Misanthrope", "Such Preposterously Precious Ladies", "Tartuffe", "A Doctor Despite Himself", "The Would-Be Gentleman", and "Those Learned Ladies".

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Product Information

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".

General Fields

  • : 9780140447309
  • : Penguin Books Ltd
  • : Penguin Character Books Ltd
  • : 0.263
  • : February 2000
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 20mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Moliere
  • : Paperback
  • : 842.4
  • : 352
  • : notes