Molière

The Learned Women (eBook, ePUB)

Challenging Gender Norms and Intellectual Freedom in 17th Century French Comedy
Übersetzer: Wall, Charles Heron

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Molière's 'The Learned Women' is a satirical comedy that critiques the intellectual pretensions of the upper class during the Enlightenment period. The play presents a group of educated women who challenge traditional gender roles and societal expectations through their pursuit of knowledge and independence. Molière's witty dialogue and clever wordplay showcase his mastery of comedic timing and character development, making 'The Learned Women' a timeless classic in the genre of French comedic literature. This work serves as a sharp commentary on the social norms and structures of the time, offering powerful insights into the complexities of gender dynamics and intellectual freedom. Through its humorous yet thought-provoking narrative, 'The Learned Women' continues to engage readers with its sharp wit and enduring relevance. Molière's insightful portrayal of women's desires for knowledge and agency makes this play a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the intersections of power, gender, and education in society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 137
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664631404
• Artikelnr.: 58447820

Autorenporträt

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière (1622-1673), stands as one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature. Born to a prosperous upholstery family, Molière found his passion in the theatre. In 1643, he became the leader of the theatrical company called Illustre-Théâtre which eventually went bankrupt, leading him to spend several years touring the provinces to evade debtors. His experiences with provincial audiences honed his skills as an actor, director, and playwright. It was in 1658 that Molière's troupe returned to Paris and began to gain favor with King Louis XIV, enjoying royal patronage. His oeuvre consists of comedies that satirize the pretensions and hypocrisies of his society. 'The Learned Women' (Les Femmes savantes, 1672) is one such play that critiques the pedantic and pretentious nature of the intellectual pretensions that were apparent in the salons of his time. Molière's literary style blends farce and satire, employing comedic devices such as irony, and wit to lampoon his subjects in a manner that was both entertaining and thought-provoking. His works have been extensively adapted and translated, and his profound influence on the French language has led to its occasional designation as 'the language of Molière'. His contributions to theatre are celebrated in the annual Molière Awards, France's national theatre awards.