Tartuffe and the Misanthrope

Molière, Prudence L. Steiner, Roger W. Herzel

Great Books Foundation, Sep 1, 2009 - Drama - 274 pages

Prudence Steiner's lively prose translations remain close to the original French, giving us the speech of the characters in a slightly compressed and formalized language that echoes the effect created by Molière's verse.


Roger Herzel's thoughtful Introduction discusses Molière's life; Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and the comic tradition; and the setting, casting, and style of the plays.

About the author

Roger W. Herzel is Professor Emeritus, Department of Theater and Drama, Indiana University, Bloomington.
 
Prudence L. Steiner took her Ph.D. at Harvard University, where she served as Lecturer and Director of the Harvard Extension School Writing Program.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Tartuffe and the Misanthrope; Volume 4 of Great books; Volume 4, Issues 7-8 of Great books, 7th year
• Authors: Molière, Prudence L. Steiner, Roger W. Herzel
• Publisher: Great Books Foundation, 2009
• ISBN: 1603844007, 9781603844000
• Length: 274 pages
• Subjects: Drama / European / General; Drama / General