The School For Wives And The Learned Ladies, By Molière
Two comedies in an acclaimed translation.| By: | Richard Wilbur |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Print ISBN: | 9780156795029 |
| eText ISBN: | 9780547544533 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 1991 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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The School for Wives concerns an insecure man who contrives to show the world how to rig an infallible alliance by marrying the perfect bride; The Learned Ladies centers on the domestic calamities wrought by a domineering woman upon her husband, children, and household. “Wilbur...makes Molière into as great an English verse playwright as he was a French one” (John Simon, New York). Introductions by Richard Wilbur. This single volume contains two of Molière’s most enduring comedies, each presented in a brilliant verse translation: A Battle of Wits: Follow the scheming Arnolphe as his years-long plan to marry a simple-minded girl is brilliantly outmaneuvered by young love and natural ingenuity. Satire of Pretentious Intellectuals: Witness the chaos as Philaminte’s obsession with philosophy and poetry threatens to tear her family apart, leading to a clash over her daughter's future. Acclaimed English Verse: Experience Molière's timeless humor and sharp social commentary through the celebrated poetry of two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Wilbur. Insightful Introductions: Gain deeper context for each classic French play with comprehensive introductions written by the translator.