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Molière
1622
1673
Moliere
Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de
Poquelin de Molière, Jean Baptiste
Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste
Waller, A. R. (Alfred Rayney)
1867
1922
Waller, Alfred Rayney
Amphitryon
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphitryon_(Moli%C3%A8re_play)
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"Amphitryon" by Molière is a classical comedy play written during the 17th century, specifically in the baroque era. This work explores themes of love, identity, and deception, centered around the clever manipulations of the god Jupiter as he disguises himself as the husband of Alcmene, while Alcmene's actual husband, Amphitryon, is away at war. The play whimsically examines the implications of gods meddling in mortal affairs and the ensuing chaos from mistaken identities. The narrative unfolds with Amphitryon's return from battle, eager to reunite with his wife, Alcmene, only to find that she has already spent the night with Jupiter, who had taken his form. Seeking clarification, Amphitryon becomes embroiled in confusion as his servant Sosie encounters a double, also claiming to be his master, leading to comedic misunderstandings and confrontations. As the plot escalates, various characters grapple with their perceptions of loyalty and infidelity, ultimately exposing the farcical nature of the entire situation. Molière cleverly intertwines humor and serious themes, delivering a timeless exploration of love and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Comedy plays
Amphitryon (Greek mythology) -- Drama
French drama -- Translations into English
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Category: French Literature
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