Description
Molière's biting satire, The Misanthrope, plunges into the heart of Parisian society, exposing the hypocrisy and affectation that lie beneath its glittering surface. The play centers on Alceste, a man of uncompromising integrity who despises all pretense and demands absolute honesty from those around him. His rigid adherence to principle, however, clashes dramatically with the social conventions he navigates, particularly in his tumultuous relationship with the charming but duplicitous Célimène. Through sharp wit and brilliant characterization, Molière crafts a timeless comedy that skewers social climbing, false flattery, and the often-painful gap between ideals and reality.
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paperback
Courier Corporation
Published Feb 5, 1992
65 pages
ISBN: 9780486270654
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First Published
1666
Language
fra
Translation
From: fra
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