Misanthrope
by Moliere
'Misanthrope' Summary
The Misanthrope is a play about Alceste, a man who hates everyone, including himself. He is in love with Célimène, a coquette who is beloved by many. As Alceste tries to navigate his love for Célimène and his disgust for the world, he must confront his own hypocrisy and the true nature of human relationships. The play is a classic French comedy that explores the themes of misanthropy, friendship, love, and deception.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Moliere
France
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin known by his stage name Molière was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature. His...
Books by MoliereDownload eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
Silver Age by Thomas Heywood
The Silver Age is a play by Thomas Heywood that retells classic Greek myths, weaving together the story of Jupiter's love for Alcmena, resulting in th...
Birds' Christmas Carol by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Carol Bird was born on Christmas Day. She has spent all of her 11 years putting others above herself, always finding ways to make their lives a little...
Misérables, Volume 4 by Victor Hugo
This volume of Victor Hugo's epic novel, *Les Misérables*, focuses on Jean Valjean's journey as an ex-convict seeking a new life free from his past....
Fables de La Fontaine, livre 07 by Jean de La Fontaine
Dans ce septième livre, Jean de La Fontaine continue de dépeindre les travers des humains. Toutefois, l'approche littéraire se complexifie, le texte e...
Lausbubengeschichten by Ludwig Thoma
The book is a humorous collection of stories about a mischievous school boy named Ludwig, who pulls pranks on the hypocritical and authoritarian figur...
"But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" by Anita Loos
In this witty and humorous sequel to "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", Lorelei Lee continues to document her and Dorothy Shaw's misadventures in their quest...
Indiscreet Letter by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
Three fellow travelers on a train enter into a discussion concerning what they would call an 'indiscreet letter.' The discussion, albeit short, produc...
Nobody by Susan Warner
This captivating romance explores the complexities of love and social class. Tom, a wealthy and handsome man, finds himself drawn to Lois, a woman fro...
There is a Tide by John Collis Snaith
A young woman from a pig farm in Iowa, Mame Durrance, inherits money from her aunt and sets off to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. After a...
Viuvinha by Jose de Alencar
A Viuvinha é um romance urbano que se passa no Rio de Janeiro durante o Segundo Reinado. A história gira em torno de Jorge, um jovem herdeiro que está...
Reviews for Misanthrope
No reviews posted or approved, yet...