[Pocket Edition] World Literature Masterpieces Library - The Hypocrite. The Miser (Pocket Edition)

Author: Molière
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: "Tartuffe" and "The Miser" are two famous comedies by the great 17th-century French classical playwright Molière. The plays feature a well-structured and intricate plot, a concentrated and tight narrative, and bold and exaggerated techniques. They blend romantic comedy with satirical elements full of life, breaking the conventions of classicism and elevating European comedy to a new height. Since their publication, despite having spanned several centuries, they remain popular worldwide and are undeniably two immortal classics in the of world theater. Today, the two main characters, Tartuffe and Alceste, have become synonymous with hypocrite and miser, respectively.