The Miser

The Miser is a classic play written by the French playwright, Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play is a comedy and was first performed in 1668. The story revolves around the character of Harpagon, a miserly old man who is obsessed with his wealth and possessions. Harpagon's greed and stinginess cause problems for his family and those around him, as he refuses to spend money on anything that he deems unnecessary. The play is set in 17th century France and features a cast of colorful characters, including Harpagon's children, his servant, and a group of suitors vying for the hand of his daughter. The plot is full of twists and turns, as Harpagon's obsession with money leads him to make irrational decisions that have unexpected consequences. Throughout the play, Moliere satirizes the greed and materialism of his time, and the characters' actions are a commentary on the corrupt nature of society. The Miser is a timeless classic that continues to be performed and studied today, and is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or theatre.Frosine. Upon my word, need you ask? I should like it with all my heart. You know that, naturally, I am kind-hearted enough. Heaven has not given me a heart of iron, and I have only too much inclination for rendering little services when I see people who love each other in all decency and honour. What can we do in this matter?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.