The Imaginary Invalid

The Imaginary Invalid is a play written by the French playwright Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play is a satirical comedy that was first performed in 1673. It tells the story of a wealthy hypochondriac named Argan, who is convinced that he is constantly ill and in need of medical attention. He spends all of his time and money on doctors and medicines, much to the frustration of his family.Argan's daughter, Angelique, is in love with a young man named Cleante, but her father wants her to marry a doctor so that he can have free medical care for life. Meanwhile, Argan's scheming second wife, Beline, is plotting to inherit his fortune by convincing him to disinherit his children.As the play unfolds, the various characters engage in a series of hijinks and misunderstandings, culminating in a hilarious finale where Argan is cured of his hypochondria and his family is reunited.The play is known for its witty dialogue, clever wordplay, and biting satire of the medical profession and the wealthy elite. It remains a popular work in the theatrical canon and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions over the years.MR. DE BON. What you can do? You can discreetly choose a friend of your wife, to whom you will give all you own in due form by your will, and that friend will give it up to her afterwards; or else you can sign a great many safe bonds in favour of various creditors who will lend their names to your wife, and in whose hands they will leave a declaration that what was done was only to serve her. You can also in your lifetime put in her hands ready money and bills which you can make payable to bearer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.