Download or read book The Hypochondriac written by Molière, and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-07-16 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First produced in 1673 and Molière's final play, The Hypochondriac is a scathingly funny lampoon on both hypochondria and the 'quack' medical profession. Argan is a perfectly healthy, wealthy gentleman, convinced that he is seriously ill. So obsessed is he with medicinal tinkerings and tonics that he is blind to the goings on in his own household. However, his most efficacious cure will not appear in a bottle or a bedpan, but in his sharp-tongued servant, who has a cunning plan to reveal the truth and open her master's eyes. Adapted by Roger McGough The Hypochondriac was produced by the Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and English Touring Theatre and premiered on 19 June 2009.
Download or read book The Wreck of the Corsaire written by William Clark Russell and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Le Malade Imaginaire English written by Molière and published by Tredition Classics. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.
Download or read book The Imaginary Invalid Le Malade Imaginaire written by Moliere and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Imaginary Invalid by Molière is a comedic play that offers a satirical critique of the medical profession and societal hypochondria. This play takes readers on a humorous journey filled with exaggerated characters, witty dialogues, and absurd situations. The story revolves around the character of Argan, a wealthy hypochondriac who is obsessed with his health. Argan's obsession leads him to consult numerous doctors and engage in various medical treatments, much to the amusement of the audience. The play also explores themes of greed, deception, and the power dynamics within familial relationships. Through the clever portrayal of characters and their interactions, he exposes the flaws and pretenses of both the medical profession and individuals who exploit hypochondria for personal gain. Molière's mastery of comedic writing and social commentary make this play a delightful exploration of the follies and foibles of human nature.
Download or read book The Imaginary Invalid written by Molière and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hypochondriac, victimized by pompous physicians, tests the loyalty of a loving daughter and discovers the contempt of his scheming and greedy second wife. This classic comedy reveals the universal frailties of humanity.
Download or read book Moli re on Stage written by Robert Goldsby and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Molière on Stage' takes the reader onstage, backstage and into the audience of Molière's plays, analyzing the performance of his works in both his own time and in ours. Written by a professional stage director with over fifty years' experience directing and translating Molière, this text explores how the playwright strove to create a communal experience of shared laughter, and investigates four key topics relating to this achievement: Molière's early experiences that lead to his later theater experiences; his central great plays of love and lust; his comedic genius and his passion for the stage; and the final words and performances of his life.
Download or read book Moli re written by Virginia Scott and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-16 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography of Molière was first published in 2000 and will appeal to general reader and specialists in French and Theatre Studies.
Download or read book The Heir Apparent written by David Ives, adapted from "Le Légataire universel" by Jean-François Regnard and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paris, 1708. Eraste, a worthy though penniless young man, is in love with the fair Isabelle, but her forbidding mother, Madame Argante, will only let the two marry if Eraste can show he will inherit the estate of his rich but miserly Uncle Geronte. Unfortunately, old Geronte has also fallen for the fair Isabelle, and plans to marry her this very day and leave her everything in his will—separating the two young lovers forever. Eraste's wily servant Crispin jumps in, getting a couple of meddling relatives disinherited by impersonating them (one, a brash American, the other a French female country cousin)—only to have the old man kick off before his will is made! In a brilliant stroke, Crispin then impersonates the old man, dictating a will favorable to his master (and Crispin himself, of course)—only to find that rich Uncle Geronte isn't dead at all and is more than ever ready to marry Isabelle! The multiple strands of the plot are unraveled to great comic effect in the streaming rhyming couplets of French classical comedy, and everyone lives happily, and richly, ever after.
Download or read book The Importance of Being Earnest written by Oscar Wilde and published by First Avenue Editions ™. This book was released on 2014-08-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack Worthing gets antsy living at his country estate. As an excuse, he spins tales of his rowdy brother Earnest living in London. When Jack rushes to the city to confront his "brother," he's free to become Earnest and live a different lifestyle. In London, his best friend, Algernon, begins to suspect Earnest is leading a double life. Earnest confesses that his real name is Jack and admits the ruse has become tricky as two women have become enchanted with the idea of marrying Earnest. On a whim, Algernon also pretends to be Earnest and encounters the two women as they meet at the estate. With two Earnests who aren't really earnest and two women in love with little more than a name, this play is a classic comedy of errors. This is an unabridged version of Oscar Wilde's English play, first published in 1899.
Download or read book Desdemona written by Paula Vogel and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 1994 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: Having slept with Othello's entire encampment, Desdemona revels in her bawdy tales of conquest. Her foils and rapt listeners are the other integral and re-imagined women of this Shakespeare tragedy: Emilia, Desdemona's servant and the wi
Download or read book Imaginary Things written by Andrea Lochen and published by House of Stratus. This book was released on 2015-04-27 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna is the single mother of David. Meeting a childhood friend reminds her of times past. The sudden appearance of shadowy dinosaurs, however, awakens her. She has either lost her mind, or is seeing through her son’s active imagination. Frightened, she uncovers what his imaginary friends may represent, and buried secrets about her own childhood.
Download or read book The Imaginary Invalid written by Moliere and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-08 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Moliere penned his final play, the slapstick comedy THE IMAGINARY INVALID more than 450 years ago, and it is not only amazing that this lesser-known play still stands the test of time, but how visionary this comedy, currently being seen in Constance Congdon's new adaptation at the American Conservatory Theatre, has become. Or should we really be surprised in this age of plentiful medication-as doctors scribble prescriptions faster than it takes to gulp a handful of pills down with a glass of water-that THE IMAGINARY INVALID feels as relevant today as it did when healers swore by snake oil and holy water rather than Nexium and Zoloft? Moreover, Congdon has folded in a healthy dose of present-day nuances and innuendos, as well as beefed up the plot. The result is an entertaining and jovial romp...The great Frenchman's last contribution to the world's stage-he died onstage while playing Argan-proves that time has stood still when it comes to the eternal nature of the hypochondriac." Tiffany Maleshefski, TheaterMania.com "Lean, clean and comically bent...a bright evening of amusement and occasional hilarity." Dennis Harvey, Variety"
Download or read book The Blunderer written by Molière and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Blunderer" by Molière is a hilarious and intricate comedy filled with mistaken identities and clever schemes. Lelio and Leander, two young aristocrats, both vie for the love of Celia, a gypsy girl enslaved by the miserly Trufaldin. Lelio's quick-witted servant, Mascarille, devises various plans to help his master win Celia's heart, but Lelio's unintentional interference constantly thwarts their efforts. As the story unfolds, outrageous misunderstandings ensue, involving fake deaths, hidden identities, and romantic entanglements. With witty dialogue and comical situations, "The Blunderer" offers a delightful exploration of love, deception, and the unpredictability of human nature.
Download or read book Wilful Disregard written by Lena Andersson and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Gripped me like an airport read . . . perfect.' Lena Dunham 'Lena Andersson's Wilful Disregard is a story of the heart written with bracing intellectual rigor. It is a stunner, pure and simple.' Alice Sebold, author of The Lovely Bones Winner of the August Prize 2013 On the day that Ester Nilsson, a poet and a sensible person in a sensible relationship, meets renowned artist Hugo Rask, her rational world begins to unravel. Leaving her boyfriend and her past behind, Ester embarks on what is sure to be the greatest love story of her life. It's a shame no one else agrees.
Download or read book The Big Book of Moliere Monologues written by Timothy Mooney and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Big Book of Molière Monologues brings you over 160 New Molière Monologues! Classical Monologues they haven't seen before! You get winning insight into seventeen Molière plays, and an understanding of the funniest playwright who ever walked the boards! With precise stylistic/acting advice from adaptor and master actor, Timothy Mooney, you can showcase your classical abilities a their very best!"--Cover
Download or read book The Imaginary Invalid written by Moliere and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Imaginary Invalid is a three-part comedy about a miser who imagines illnesses for himself, and whose doctor milks his hypochondria for everything he can get. Their mutual greed and dishonesty lead to their downfall. It was the last play Moliere ever wrote, and he collapsed whilst playing the hypochondriac, shortly before he died. The play originally included dance sequences and musical interludes.
Download or read book A Study Guide for Moliere s The Imaginary Invalid written by Gale, Cengage Learning and published by Gale, Cengage Learning . This book was released on 2016 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide for Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama For Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Drama For Students for all of your research needs.
