Moliere: A Romantic Play In Three Acts

By Philip Moeller and Philip Moeller

Book Overview

Moliere: A Romantic Play in Three Acts is a play written by Philip Moeller that explores the life and work of the famous French playwright, Moliere. The play is divided into three acts, each of which covers a different period in Moliere's life. The first act takes place in 1643, when Moliere is a struggling actor and playwright trying to make a name for himself in Paris. The second act takes place in 1662, when Moliere has achieved fame and success with his plays, but is struggling with personal and professional challenges. The third act takes place in 1673, when Moliere is in failing health and facing opposition from the Church for his controversial plays. Throughout the play, Moeller explores Moliere's relationships with his friends, family, and colleagues, as well as his artistic struggles and triumphs. The play also features excerpts from some of Moliere's most famous plays, including Tartuffe and The Misanthrope. Overall, Moliere: A Romantic Play in Three Acts is a fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of France's most celebrated playwrights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163714011
• ISBN13: 9781163714010
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"