Publisher's Synopsis
The Impostures of Scapin is a comedy play written by the French playwright Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play was first performed in 1671 and has since become a classic of French theatre.The play tells the story of Scapin, a clever and mischievous servant who is always scheming to help his master, Octave, and Octave's friend, Leandre, win the hearts of their respective loves. Scapin uses his wit and cunning to trick and deceive the other characters in the play, including their fathers, who disapprove of their romantic pursuits.Throughout the play, Scapin devises elaborate plans to outsmart the fathers and help the young lovers. He uses disguises, lies, and manipulation to get what he wants, often causing chaos and confusion in the process.Despite his deceitful ways, Scapin is a beloved character, admired for his quick thinking and resourcefulness. The play is filled with humorous dialogue and physical comedy, making it a popular choice for theatre productions.Overall, The Impostures of Scapin is a witty and entertaining play that explores themes of love, deception, and the power of wit and intelligence.SCA. I must extract this money from your respective fathers' pockets. (To OCTAVE) As far as yours is concerned, my plan is all ready. (To LEANDRE) And as for yours, although he is the greatest miser imaginable, we shall find it easier still; for you know that he is not blessed with too much intellect, and I look upon him as a man who will believe anything. This cannot offend you; there is not a suspicion of a resemblance between him and you; and you know what the world thinks, that he is your father only in name.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.
