Le misanthrope
Molière
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Le misanthrope
by Molière
Published
2002
Publisher
Insel Verlag
Pages
116
ISBN-10
3458321012
Description
The tradition of the poet-translator is as old as English literature. Chaucer made a version of Le Roman de la Rose; Pope, of Homer; Longfellow, of Dante. Richard Wilbur, one of America's most distinguished young poets, has followed in this tradition. Moreover, in Molier̀e he has chosen a dramatist whose subtle and translucent verse has qualities in common with his own. He has translated Molier̀e's great neoclassic comedy into rhymed couplets of epigrammatic brilliance. The Misanthrope, which has always been one of Molier̀e's most popular plays, tells the story of a man whose conscience and sincerity were too rigorous for his age. It is a searching comic study of falsity, of shallowness, and-in the hero's case-of self-righteousness. This masterpiece of seventeenth-century drama, whose theme is wholly and meaningfully contemporary, has now received full justice in its finest English translation.
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How many pages are in Le misanthrope?
This edition of Le misanthrope has approximately 116 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Le misanthrope?
For most readers, Le misanthrope typically takes between 2h 25m and 1h 37m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 29,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 29,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Le misanthrope?
The estimated word count for Le misanthrope is approximately 29,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Le misanthrope?
Le misanthrope was written by Molière.
When was Le misanthrope published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.