The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope is a play written by French playwright Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play was first performed in 1666 and is considered one of Moliere's greatest works. The story follows the character of Alceste, a man who despises the hypocrisy and insincerity of society. He is in love with a woman named Celimene, but her flirtatious behavior and tendency to gossip with others causes conflict between them. Alceste's friend Philinte tries to convince him to be more forgiving and accepting of others, but Alceste remains steadfast in his beliefs. The play explores themes of love, friendship, honesty, and the nature of human relationships. Moliere's sharp wit and satire are on full display in The Misanthrope, making it a timeless classic of French literature.Alceste. No. My heart loathes you now, and this refusal alone effects more than all the rest. As you are not disposed, in those sweet ties, to find all in all in me, as I would find all in all in you, begone, I refuse your offer, and this much-felt outrage frees me for ever from your unworthy toils.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.