The Learned Women by Molière

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Translator Wall, Charles Heron
Uniform Title Les femmes savantes. English
Title The Learned Women
Credits Produced by Delphine Lettau, Charles Franks and the people at DP
Summary "The Learned Women" by Molière is a comedy written in the late 17th century, which tackles themes of gender roles, intellectualism, and marital dynamics. The play centers around the characters Chrysale, an honest bourgeois, and his wife Philaminte, who is determined to raise their daughters, Armande and Henriette, as learned women, much to the frustration of the more traditional Chrysale. The interplay between the characters highlights the absurdity that arises from the clash between societal expectations of women and the pursuit of knowledge. The opening portion of the play introduces us to the contrasting desires of the two sisters, Armande and Henriette. Armande is disdainful of marriage, aspiring instead to intellectual pursuits, while Henriette is eager to find love and marry her suitor, Clitandre. Their exchanges reveal the tension between their differing philosophies on life. As they discuss marriage and the nature of love, the entrance of Clitandre further complicates the situation, as he openly declares his affection for Henriette, prompting Armande's jealousy and outrage at the prospect of being overshadowed. The scene sets the stage for a comedic exploration of love, ambition, and the conflict between progressive ideals and traditional values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Comedies
Subject Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 8772
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 9, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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