EBOOK Misanthrope, Tartuffe, and Other Plays

&'Why does he write those ghastly plays that the whole of Paris flocks to see? And why does he paint such lifelike portraits that everyone recognizes themselves?&'  Moliere, The Impromptu at VersaillesThis volume brings together four of Moliere&'s greatest verse comedies covering the best years of his prolific writing career. Actor, director, and playwright, Moliere (1622-73) was one of the finest and most influential French dramatists, adept at portraying human foibles and puncturing pomposity. The School for Wives was his first great success; Tartuffe, condemned and banned for five years, his most controversial play. The Misanthrope is his acknowledged masterpiece, and The Clever Womenhis last, and perhaps best-constructed, verse piece. In addition this collection includes a spirited attack on his enemies and a defence of his theatre, in the form of two sparkling short plays, The School for Wives Criticized and The Impromptu at Versailles.  Moliere&'s prose plays are available in a complementary Oxford World&'s Classics edition, Don Juan and Other Plays. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World&'s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford&'s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.