Litigants

Litigants

by Jean Racine

Litigants is a French adaptation of "The Wasps" by Aristophanes. It is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the legal profession. The play follows the misadventures of Dandin, a judge who is constantly being pestered by litigants. Dandin's son, Leander, is in love with Isabelle, the daughter of Chicaneau, a citizen who is obsessed with lawsuits. Dandin tries to prevent the marriage, but Chicaneau is determined to have his way. In the end, Dandin is forced to give in and allow the marriage. Litigants is a witty and entertaining play that offers a sharp critique of the legal system.

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Jean Racine

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Jean Racine was a French dramatist, one of the three great playwrights of 17th-century France, along with Molière and Corneille, and an important literary figure in the Western tradition. Racin...

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