This edition of 'The Impostures of Scapin' is recommended for aficionados of classic literature, theatre enthusiasts, and students of the human condition.
THE STORY: Outraged and disheartened by the vain flattery and calculated duplicity of his fellow men, Alceste declares that henceforth he will speak only the truth--no matter what offense this might give.
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Tartuffe Or The Hypocrite By Jean Baptiste Poquelin Moliere Translated By Curtis Hidden Page Classic DramaBrand New Edition Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Moliere, baptised January 15, 1622 - February 17, 1673, was a French ...
Within the context of 17th-century French society, where class distinctions were both rigid and revered, this work serves as both a timeless commentary on the universal desire for social mobility and a critical examination of the foibles of ...