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Amphitryon

1995

Molière

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Amphitryon

Molière

1995

French Literature, Plays/Films/Dramas

Translated by A. R. (Alfred Rayney) Waller

Amphitryon is a comedic play by Molière, first published in 1995, that explores the chaos resulting from divine interference in human affairs. The plot centers on Amphitryon's return from war, only to find his wife, Alcmene, has been seduced by Jupiter, who has taken his form. This leads to a series of comedic misunderstandings involving mistaken identities and questions of loyalty and infidelity. Molière's work cleverly blends humor with serious themes, making it a notable exploration of love and human folly.

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Away at war. The play whimsically examines the implications of gods meddling in mortal affairs and the ensuing chaos fro...

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Amphitryon (; Ancient Greek: Ἀμφιτρύων, gen.: Ἀμφιτρύωνος; usually interpreted as "harassing either side", Latin: Amphit...

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Wilbur is at the peak of his form in this stellar translation of an unusual Molière play-populated with Greeks and Greco...

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