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Molière
1622
1673
Moliere
Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de
Poquelin de Molière, Jean Baptiste
Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste
L'étourdi. English
The Blunderer
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"The Blunderer" by Molière is a comedy in five acts believed to have been written during the mid-17th century. The play centers around Lelio, a young man in love with Celia, who faces competition from his rival Leander. As the story unfolds, each character's schemes and misunderstandings lead to a series of humorous and chaotic situations typical of Molière's works, showcasing the folly of human nature and the intricacies of love. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Lelio, who is determined to outwit his rival Leander in the pursuit of Celia. After lamenting their competing interests, Lelio enlists the help of his clever servant, Mascarille, to devise a plan to win Celia’s affections. The opening scenes establish a comedic tone marked by witty dialogue and miscommunication, setting in motion the various plots and counterplots that will characterize the unfolding drama. As the characters engage in their schemes, Molière highlights the absurdities of love and the consequences of their blunders in an entertaining way that invites laughter and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Comedies
Man-woman relationships -- Drama
Sicily (Italy) -- Drama
French drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
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