Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband: Play Guide and Free Edition
Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Molière (1622–1673).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband" by Molière is a one-act comedy in verse first performed in 1660. When Sganarelle helps a fainting young woman and a miniature portrait changes hands, a farcical chain of jealous misunderstandings erupts. Husband suspects wife, wife suspects husband, and young lovers fear betrayal—all based on false assumptions. This farce of hasty conclusions became Molière's most frequently performed play during his lifetime, warning audiences that even seeing everything doesn't mean believing the truth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Sganarelle, or, the Self-Deceived Husband
- Author credits: Molière (1622–1673)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- French drama (Comedy) -- Translations into English
- Molière, 1622-1673 -- Translations into English
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- Category: French Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
- One Act Plays
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