Publisher's Synopsis
""L'Avare"" or ""The Miser"" is a classic French comedy written by Moliere. The play tells the story of Harpagon, a wealthy and miserly man who values his money above all else. Harpagon is so obsessed with his wealth that he even refuses to spend money on his own children. The plot revolves around Harpagon's attempts to marry off his children to wealthy suitors while also trying to keep his own wealth hidden from his family. The play is filled with witty dialogue, hilarious misunderstandings, and a cast of colorful characters. This particular edition of the play was translated into English in 1732, making it accessible to English-speaking audiences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
