Folio Classique: Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, les Femmes Savantes, le Malade Imaginaire (Series #334) (Paperback)

from jon1lambert

This is a very funny play in the Folio 2 euros series, much cheaper than Argan's pills and potions - involving a hypochondriac, mistaken identities, clever servants and satire on the medical profession - Thomas Diafoirus, described by W.G.Moore, as the embodiment of crass stupidity.

from tjsjohanna

Argan is the epitome of the fool - he is so concerned with himself and is pleased to be the center of attention by way of his poor health. There is the requisite romantic couple who look to be thwarted because of this man's foolishness. But with the help of the impudent maid, everything is put to...

from ufkls

Sehr nett. Entwickelt sich in eine seltsame Richtung, nimmt Bezug auf Moliere, der Argan spielte. Größe Verwirrung.

from LynnB

This is the story of Argan, a hypochrondriac that wants to marry his daughter to a doctor in order to have one in the family. It is a typical comedy, with people is disguise, and various alliances among characters, and misunderstandings that lead to absurdity. This play is also an attack on the m...