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Le Misanthrope


 

Le Misanthrope is a 17th century comedy of manners written by French playwright Molière.

Related Topics:
17th century - Comedy of manners - Molière

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Roy Matthews and F. Dewitt Platt suggest in their introduction to the play that the argument between characters Alceste and Philinte may share some of Molière's own internal conflict. The play, though not a commercial success in its time, survives as Molière's best known work today. Much of its universal appeal is due to common undercurrents of misanthropy across cultural borders.

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