Publisher's Synopsis
""The Blunderer or The Counterplots"" is a play written by the renowned French playwright, Moliere (real name Jean Baptiste Poquelin). The play is a comedy that tells the story of two men, Sganarelle and Geronimo, who are both trying to win the affections of a wealthy widow, Isabella. However, their plans are complicated when Isabella's former lover, Lelio, returns to town and begins to interfere in their schemes.As the plot thickens, Sganarelle and Geronimo find themselves caught up in a web of lies and deception, with each man trying to outsmart the other. Meanwhile, Lelio is determined to win back Isabella's love, and will stop at nothing to achieve his goal.Throughout the play, Moliere uses his trademark wit and humor to poke fun at the foibles and follies of human nature. He also explores themes such as love, jealousy, and the dangers of pride and ambition.Overall, ""The Blunderer or The Counterplots"" is a hilarious and entertaining play that showcases Moliere's mastery of the art of comedy. It is a must-read for anyone who appreciates classic literature and the enduring appeal of the comic genre.PAND. Money, do you say? Oh! that is where the shoe pinches; that is the secret of the whole affair! So much the worse for you. For my part, I shall not trouble myself about it, but will go and lay an information against this Mascarille, and if he can be caught he shall be hanged, whatever the cost may be.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.