The Misanthrope and Other Plays: A New Selection: Such Foolish Affected Ladies,

Description: The Misanthrope and Other Plays: A New Selection by Jean-Baptiste Moliere The Misanthrope, Moliere's richly sophisticated comic drama is accompanied in this volume by The Would-be Gentleman, another tale of a dangerously deluded and obsessive hero. Tartuffe dares to take on the subject of religious hypocrisy. Also included are Such Foolish Affected Ladies and Those Learned Ladies, both newly translated for this edition. Finally, The Doctor Despite Himself is a hilarious example of Moliere's long-standing vendetta against the medical profession. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The plays collected in this volume illustrate Molieres broad range of comic devices, from satire and farce to slapstick and wordplay. In Tartuffe and The Doctor Despite Himself, Moliere mocks those taken in by a religious hypocrite and a bogus physician, while Such Foolish Affected Ladies and Those Learned Ladies ridicule the excessive refinement of the Parisian smart set. And in The Misanthrope and The Would-Be Gentleman, Moliere warns us of the dangers of obsession and intolerance. Exposing duplicity, snobbery and hypocrisy, his plays are masterly studies in the absurdities of human nature.John Woods and David Coward translation preserves the humour of the original French. In his introduction, David Coward discusses changing views of the plays over the centuries. This edition includes a chronology, bibliography and notes. Notes The second in a new two-volume selection of Molieres masterpieces, incorporating revisions and modernisations and with a new introduction. Back Cover In this complete and updated book of retrievers and their training, we enter the world of Tom Quinn, one of Americas most successful breeders and trainers of these uniquely talented dogs. Quinn explains the methods he has used in developing a remarkable series of champion retrievers, including his very first trained Labrador bitch, Nakai Anny, who honors as Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion, and is a member of the Retriever Hall of Fame.The Working Retrievers covers every aspect of the training of dogs for hunting and field trials, from the beginning to the most advanced levels. In its earlier sections, the book surveys the various breeds of retrieving dogs - Labradors, Goldens, Chesapeakes, and others - and their history. Quinn then takes us, step by step, through the entire training process for the successive levels of trial competition and hunting.Quinn also includes information on proper feeding, care, and transportation; breeding; buying and selling; and many other matters of vital importance. Using photographs and line diagrams to illustrate the text, Quinn has written an expert, all-inclusive guide that is invaluable to the active retriever enthusiast.And finally, a gallery of sixteen pages in full color features Tom Quinns paintings of retrievers and game birds, captured in rare sensitivity. In its entirety, The Working Retrievers - with its combination of detailed and authoritative guidance, and an exceptionally rich visual treatment - is a book to be cherished by all who love retrievers. (83/4 X 111/4, 292 pages, color photos, b&w photos, diagrams) Author Biography Moliere was born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in Paris in 1622. He began studying law but gave it up in favour of an acting career. A gifted actor, director and writer, he is remembered as the creator of French classical comedy. He died in 1673 aftera performance of The Hypochondriac. John Wood was involved with theatrical productions of Moliere as a producer and translator. David Coward is a Professor of French at the University of Leeds. He has translated many French novels and plays. Table of Contents "Such Foolish Affected Ladies"; "Tartuffe"; "The Misanthrope"; "The Doctor Despite Himself"; "The Would-Be Gentleman"; "Those Learned Ladies". Details ISBN014044730X Pages 352 Publisher Penguin Books Series Penguin Classics Language English Translator John Wood ISBN-10 014044730X ISBN-13 9780140447309 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 842.4 Year 2000 Publication Date 2000-09-30 Subtitle Such Foolish Affected Ladies, Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, The Doctor Despite Himself, The Would-be Gentleman, Those Learned Ladies Place of Publication London Translated from French Replaces 9780140440898 Illustrations notes Edition 2nd Tag pengblackclassics Short Title MISANTHROPE & OTHER PLAYS REV/ Edition Description Revised Author Jean-Baptiste Moliere Imprint Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140447309 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2000-03-30 US Release Date 2000-09-01 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2003-08-27 AU Release Date 2003-08-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137631931;

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