A History of French Literature
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In 1668 the brilliant fantasy of Amphitryon, freely derived from Plautus, was succeeded by an admirable comedy in prose, Georges Dandin, in which the folly of unequal marriage between the substantial farmer and the fine lady is mocked with bitter gaiety. Before the year closed Moliere, continuing to write in prose, returned to Plautus, and surpassed him in L'Avare. To be rich and miserly is in itself a form of fatuity ; but Harpagon is not only miserly but amorous, as far as a ruHng passion wil...l admit one of subordinate influence. Le Bourgeois Gentilhoinine (1670), a lesson of good sense to those who suffer from the social ambition to rise above their proper rank, is wholly original ; it mounts in the close from comedy to the extravagance of farce, and perhaps in the uproarious laughter of the play we may discover a touch of effort or even of spasm. The operatic Psyche {1671) is memorable as having combined the talents of Moliere, Corneille, and Quinault, with the added musical gifts of Lulli.
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In 1668 the brilliant fantasy of Amphitryon, freely derived from Plautus, was succeeded by an admirable comedy in prose, Georges Dandin, in which the folly of unequal marriage between the substantial farmer and the fine lady is mocked with bitter gaiety. Before the year closed Moliere, continuing to write in prose, returned to Plautus, and surpassed him in L'Avare. To be rich and miserly is in itself a form of fatuity ; but Harpagon is not only miserly but amorous, as far as a ruHng passion wil...l admit one of subordinate influence. Le Bourgeois Gentilhoinine (1670), a lesson of good sense to those who suffer from the social ambition to rise above their proper rank, is wholly original ; it mounts in the close from comedy to the extravagance of farce, and perhaps in the uproarious laughter of the play we may discover a touch of effort or even of spasm. The operatic Psyche {1671) is memorable as having combined the talents of Moliere, Corneille, and Quinault, with the added musical gifts of Lulli.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Dowden Edward to read onlineMoreLess
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