
The Blunderer, or The Counterplots
by Moliere
'The Blunderer, or The Counterplots' Summary
The Blunderer, or The Counterplots is a comedy of manners by Molière, one of the most famous playwrights of the French classical theater. The play tells the story of Lelio, a young man who is in love with a woman named Celie. However, Celie's father, Pandolphe, has other plans for her. He wants her to marry a wealthy man named Anselme.
Lelio tries to win Celie's heart, but he is constantly thwarted by his own clumsiness. He also has to contend with the scheming of Anselme, who is determined to marry Celie.
The play begins with Lelio and his servant, Mascarille, plotting to win Celie's heart. Mascarille is a clever and resourceful servant, and he comes up with a plan to trick Celie's father into believing that Lelio is a wealthy man.
The plan works, and Pandolphe agrees to let Lelio marry Celie. However, Anselme is not giving up without a fight. He hires a lawyer to draw up a contract that will force Celie to marry him if she does not marry Lelio within a year.
Lelio and Celie are determined to be together, and they come up with a plan to outwit Anselme. They pretend to be married, and they trick Anselme into believing that Celie is pregnant.
Anselme is furious, but he is eventually forced to give up. He agrees to let Lelio and Celie marry, and the play ends with the two lovers happily united.
The Blunderer, or The Counterplots is a funny and heartwarming story about love, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit. It is a classic of French comedy that has been enjoyed by audiences for centuries.
The Blunderer, or The Counterplots is a classic comedy of manners that is still relevant today. It is a story about love, family, and the power of humor, and it is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
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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...
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