Publisher's Synopsis
The Dramatic Works of Moliere Volume 2 is a collection of plays written by the French playwright Jean-Baptiste Moliere. This volume includes five of Moliere's most famous plays: School for Husbands, The Bores, School for Wives, School for Wives Criticized, Impromptu of Versailles, and The Forced Marriage. In School for Husbands, two brothers attempt to control the lives of their young wards, but their plans are thwarted by the young women's cunning and intelligence. The Bores is a satirical comedy about the annoyance of boring people in society. School for Wives is a classic comedy about a middle-aged man who attempts to mold a young girl into the perfect wife, but ends up being outsmarted by her. School for Wives Criticized is a parody of the original play, in which a group of critics discuss and critique the play within the play. Impromptu of Versailles is a one-act play that satirizes the vanity and pretentiousness of actors and playwrights. The Forced Marriage is a farce about a man who tries to force his daughter to marry against her will, but ends up being outwitted by her and her lover. Overall, The Dramatic Works of Moliere Volume 2 is a collection of witty and entertaining plays that showcase Moliere's talent for satire and comedy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and theatre.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.
