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Uniform Title: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. English
Title: The Middle-Class Gentleman
Credits: Produced by Philip Dwight Jones, and David Widger
Summary: "The Middle-Class Gentleman" by Molière is a comedic play written during the late 17th century. The story revolves around Monsieur Jourdain, a wealthy bourgeois who aspires to rise in social status and become a gentleman. Molière humorously critiques the pretensions of the middle class as they seek to imitate the nobility, highlighting the absurdities of social climbing. The beginning of the play introduces Monsieur Jourdain as he engages in preparations for a lavish entertainment, including hiring masters for music, dance, and fencing. His enthusiasm for blending in with the aristocracy is palpable, yet his lack of understanding and taste leads to comical situations. As he dons his new court attire, he seeks validation from his masters, who exploit his naivety for profit. The dynamic between Jourdain, his critical wife Madame Jourdain, and the various masters sets the stage for a satire of class and ambition, establishing both humor and social commentary early on. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Molière, 1622-1673
Translator: Jones, Philip Dwight
EBook No.: 2992
Published: Dec 1, 2001
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: French drama
Subject: Middle class -- France -- Drama
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme. English
Title: The Middle-Class Gentleman
Credits: Produced by Philip Dwight Jones, and David Widger
Summary: "The Middle-Class Gentleman" by Molière is a comedic play written during the late 17th century. The story revolves around Monsieur Jourdain, a wealthy bourgeois who aspires to rise in social status and become a gentleman. Molière humorously critiques the pretensions of the middle class as they seek to imitate the nobility, highlighting the absurdities of social climbing. The beginning of the play introduces Monsieur Jourdain as he engages in preparations for a lavish entertainment, including hiring masters for music, dance, and fencing. His enthusiasm for blending in with the aristocracy is palpable, yet his lack of understanding and taste leads to comical situations. As he dons his new court attire, he seeks validation from his masters, who exploit his naivety for profit. The dynamic between Jourdain, his critical wife Madame Jourdain, and the various masters sets the stage for a satire of class and ambition, establishing both humor and social commentary early on. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Molière, 1622-1673
Translator: Jones, Philip Dwight
EBook No.: 2992
Published: Dec 1, 2001
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: French drama
Subject: Middle class -- France -- Drama
Subject: France -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.