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The Misanthrope

Play by Molière

The Misanthrope, or the Cantankerous Lover is a 17th-century comedy of manners in verse written by Molière. It was first performed on 4 June 1666 at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris by the King's Players. Wikipedia

Playwright: Molière

Characters: Philinte, Célimène, Éliante, and more

First performance: June 4, 1666

Adaptations: The School for Lies, The Misanthrope (1974), and The Misanthrope

Genre: Comedy of manners

Original language: French

Setting: Grand Siècle, France