| Author |
Molière, 1622-1673 |
| Translator |
Wall, Charles Heron |
| Uniform Title |
L'avare. English
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| Title |
The Miser
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Miser
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"The Miser" by Molière is a classic play written in the late 17th century, showcasing the themes of greed and familial conflict. The narrative centers around Harpagon, a man whose excessive love for money overshadows his relationships with his children, Cléante and ÉLIse, as well as his romantic pursuits. Their struggles with his miserly ways form the core of the story, highlighting the tensions between personal desires and parental control. The opening of the play introduces key characters, beginning with Valère and ÉLIse, who express their secret love for one another while also addressing the fears that parental disapproval might bring. Cléante soon joins them, revealing his own affection for Marianne, a young woman Harpagon intends to marry himself. Harpagon’s oppressive obsession with money and control becomes apparent as he discusses marriage plans that disregard his children's feelings. The opening sets up a comedic conflict between love and avarice while establishing the manipulative dynamics of Harpagon, who views his children as rivals rather than equals. Through witty dialogue and sharp exchanges, Molière lays the groundwork for a satirical exploration of societal values surrounding wealth, love, and family obligations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Misers -- Drama
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| Subject |
Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6923 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 13, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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