Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 171 Molière 1622 1673 Moliere Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin de Poquelin de Molière, Jean Baptiste Poquelin, Jean-Baptiste Wall, Charles Heron Wall, C. H. (Charles Heron) Heron-Wall, C. (Charles) Comtesse D'Escarbagnas. English The Countess of Escarbagnas E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau "The Countess of Escarbagnas" by Molière is a comedic play written in the late 17th century, specifically during the French Classical period. This work embodies the themes of social status and romantic entanglements, while also providing a satirical look at provincial society and the desire for nobility. Molière explores the folly and pretensions of characters who aspire to a higher social standing, reflecting on the cultural values of the time. The story revolves around the Countess of Escarbagnas, who, influenced by her recent visit to Paris, enthusiastically adopts a mindset reflecting the airs and graces of high society. Her excessive pride draws the attention of several suitors, including the Viscount and Mr. Thibaudier, a tax collector who believes he has a chance at her heart. As their comedic pursuits and jealousies unfold, the Countess' absurd behavior and relentless pursuit of status create humorous situations, culminating in romantic resolutions. Ultimately, the play critiques social pretensions while highlighting the sincerity of genuine emotions amidst the grandiosity of character façades. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into English Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English PQ Text One Act Plays Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: French Literature 72744 2025-07-03T11:19:27.339521 text/html 71371 2008-10-28T22:42:57 text/html 95782 2025-07-03T11:19:32.766517 application/epub+zip 94405 2025-07-03T11:19:30.036555 application/epub+zip 80654 2025-07-03T11:19:28.930710 application/epub+zip 208622 2025-07-03T11:19:34.644505 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197851 2025-07-03T11:19:32.091481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 155129 2022-09-04T06:06:50.014942 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54111 2025-07-03T11:19:26.988514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53926 2008-10-28T22:45:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 53933 2008-10-28T22:45:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21669 2025-07-03T11:19:34.775477 application/rdf+xml 14012 2025-07-03T11:19:29.426505 image/jpeg 4070 2025-07-03T11:19:29.174504 image/jpeg 20619 2008-10-28T22:46:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 23207 2008-10-28T22:46:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 20611 2008-10-28T22:46:53 application/octet-stream application/zip 92154 2025-07-03T11:19:27.345585 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia