The Molière Encyclopedia

The Molière Encyclopedia
Author :
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 549
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780313076572
ISBN-13 : 031307657X
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Molière Encyclopedia by : James F. Gaines

Download or read book The Molière Encyclopedia written by James F. Gaines and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2002-11-30 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, the French playwright Moli^D`ere became one of the most influential dramatists of the 17th century. His comedies shaped the development of theater in Europe, inspired his contemporaries in England, and left a lasting dramatic legacy after his death in 1673. Moli^D`re has also inspired a vast body of scholarship, and recent work has dispelled many of the myths surrounding his career. This reference provides English-speaking readers with a current and comprehensive guide to his life and works. Hundreds of A-Z entries cover topics related to his life, works, and theatrical career, including: Plays; Individual characters; Historical persons; Allusions; Influences; Cultural institutions; And much more. This scrupulously researched volume relies on verifiable facts, giving scant attention to the romantic fiction surrounding the playwright. Many of the entries list works for further reading. A chronology outlines the chief events of Moli^D`re's life and his contributions to the stage. The volume concludes with a bibliography.


The Molière Encyclopedia Related Books

The Molière Encyclopedia
Language: en
Pages: 549
Authors: James F. Gaines
Categories: Literary Criticism
Type: BOOK - Published: 2002-11-30 - Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin in 1622, the French playwright Moli^D`ere became one of the most influential dramatists of the 17th century. His comedies shaped the
The Cambridge Companion to Moliere
Language: en
Pages: 11
Authors: David Bradby
Categories: Drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 2006-09-14 - Publisher: Cambridge University Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A detailed introduction to Molière and his plays, this Companion evokes his own theatrical career, his theatres, patrons, the performers and theatre staff with
The Plays of Molière in French
Language: fr
Pages: 360
Authors: Molière
Categories: French drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 1907 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Blunderer
Language: en
Pages: 83
Authors: Molière
Categories: Drama
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-12-05 - Publisher: Good Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

"The Blunderer" by Molière is a hilarious and intricate comedy filled with mistaken identities and clever schemes. Lelio and Leander, two young aristocrats, bo
Candide
Language: en
Pages: 169
Authors: By Voltaire
Categories: Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2019-06-10 - Publisher: BookRix

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Candide is a French satire by Voltaire, a philosopher of the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a young man, Candide, who is living a sheltered life in an Ede