![]() ![]() In addition this collection includes a spirited attack on his enemies and a defense of his theater, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles. The Misanthrope is his acknowledged masterpiece, and The Clever Women his last, and perhaps best-constructed, verse piece. ![]() The School for Wives was his first great success Tartuffe, condemned and banned for five years, his most controversial play. Actor, director, and playwright, Moli re (1622-73) was one of the finest and most influential French dramatists, adept at portraying human foibles and puncturing pomposity. This unique volume brings together four of Moli re's greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. ![]()
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