Publisher's Synopsis
The Misanthrope is a play written by French playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere. The play was first performed in 1666 and is considered one of Moliere's greatest works. The story follows Alceste, a misanthropic man who despises the hypocrisy and insincerity of society. Despite his disdain for society, Alceste is in love with a woman named Celimene, who is known for her flirtatious behavior and love of attention. As the play progresses, Alceste's love for Celimene is tested as he must navigate the complexities of society and its expectations. The Misanthrope is a satirical commentary on the social norms and conventions of 17th-century French society, and it remains a popular work of literature today.Alceste. No. My heart loathes you now, and this refusal alone effects more than all the rest. As you are not disposed, in those sweet ties, to find all in all in me, as I would find all in all in you, begone, I refuse your offer, and this much-felt outrage frees me for ever from your unworthy toils.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.
