François Cartier
Alceste
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The Misanthrope. Behavior of the aristocracy. The Misanthrope, or the Cantankerous Lover ( French: Le Misanthrope ou l'Atrabilaire amoureux; French pronunciation: [lə mizɑ̃tʁɔp u latʁabilɛːʁ amuʁø]) is a 17th-century comedy of manners in verse written by Molière. It was first performed on 4 June 1666 at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal ...
Le Misanthrope, satiric comedy in five acts by Molière, performed in 1666 and published the following year. The play is a portrait of Alceste, a painfully forthright 17th-century gentleman utterly intolerant of polite society’s flatteries and hypocrisies.
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Learn about Molière's comedy of manners, The Misanthrope, a play that satirizes falsity and self-righteousness. Find summaries, analysis, quotes, and more in this comprehensive study guide.
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Le Misanthrope est une comédie de Molière en cinq actes en vers, créée le 4 juin 1666 sur la scène du Palais-Royal.Le sous-titre « ou l'Atrabilaire amoureux » ne figure pas dans les éditions publiées de cette pièce mais seulement dans la mention manuscrite du privilège accordé le 21 décembre à Molière pour l'impression de sa pièce [1].
A classic comedy by Molière about Alceste, a nobleman who despises hypocrisy and flattery in French society. He falls in love with Célimène, a flirtatious woman who has many suitors, and faces legal and social challenges for his honesty and integrity.
Learn about the plot, characters, themes, and historical context of The Misanthrope, a classic comedy by French playwright Molière. The play features Alceste, a misanthrope who despises the hypocrisy and injustice of society, and Célimène, a flirtatious widow who is his love interest.
A play about Alceste, a man who refuses to lie or flatter in a hypocritical society. He loses his love Célimène, who is a master of deceit, and marries Éliante, who rejects him for his insensitivity.
