Le Philosophe Sans Le Scavoir: Comedie En Cinq Actes Et En Prose, First Performed December 2, 1765 (1913)

By Michel-Jean Sedaine

Book Overview

""Le Philosophe Sans Le Scavoir"" is a French play written by Michel Jean Sedaine, originally performed in 1765. The play is a five-act comedy written in prose, and tells the story of a philosopher who is forced to leave his home and live in poverty. Despite his lack of material possessions, the philosopher remains content and happy, and his positive outlook on life inspires those around him. The play is a commentary on the importance of inner happiness and contentment, and the dangers of valuing material possessions above all else. This edition of the play was published in 1913, and includes notes and commentary to help readers better understand the historical and cultural context of the play.This Book Is In English.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1168073537
• ISBN13: 9781168073532
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"