The Pretentious Young Ladies

By Andrew Lang, Molière, Louis Lacour, et al.

Book Overview

The Pretentious Young Ladies is a play written by the French playwright Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. It was first performed in 1659 and is a satire on the fashionable society of the time. The play follows the lives of two young women, Magdelon and Cathos, who are obsessed with the latest trends and fashions. They spend their days trying to outdo each other in their pretentiousness, constantly speaking in exaggerated language and using obscure references to show off their supposed knowledge. However, their shallow and superficial attitudes are challenged when they meet two men who are not impressed by their pretensions. The play is a commentary on the emptiness of social climbing and the importance of genuine human connection. Moliere's wit and humor make this play an entertaining and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in French literature or social satire.MASC. Some larceny of my heart; some massacre of liberty. I behold here a pair of eyes that seem to be very naughty boys, that insult liberty, and use a heart most barbarously. Why the deuce do they put themselves on their guard, in order to kill any one who comes near them? Upon my word I mistrust them; I shall either scamper away, or expect very good security that they do me no mischief.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: 1419178555
• ISBN13: 9781419178559
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"