The Misanthrope and Other Plays (Penguin Classics)

The Misanthrope , Moliere's richly sophisticated comic drama is accompanied in this volume by The Would--be Gentleman , another tale of a dangerously deluded and obsessive hero. Tartuffe dares to take on the subject of religious hypocrisy. Also included are Such Foolish Affected Ladies and Those Learned Ladies , both newly translated for this edition. Finally, The Doctor Despite Himself is a hilarious example of Moliere's long-standing vendetta against the medical profession.