The Affected Young Ladies: A Comedy In One Act (1915)

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

Book Overview

The Affected Young Ladies is a one-act comedy written by the French playwright Moliere in 1660. The play satirizes the societal norms and affectations of the upper-class women of the time. The story revolves around two young women, Magdelon and Cathos, who are obsessed with fashion, manners, and the latest trends. They spend their days discussing their clothing, hairstyles, and the latest gossip, and they are constantly seeking the attention and admiration of men. Their pretentiousness and shallowness are brought to light when they are visited by two suitors, Dorante and Clitandre. The men are initially taken with the women's beauty and charm, but they are quickly put off by their affected behavior and shallow conversation. The women's attempts to impress the men with their knowledge of literature and philosophy only serve to reveal their ignorance and superficiality. The play is a commentary on the vanity and frivolity of the upper classes, and it highlights the importance of sincerity and genuine character. Moliere uses humor and irony to expose the absurdity of the women's behavior and to critique the societal norms that encourage such affectations. The Affected Young Ladies is a classic example of Moliere's talent for social satire and his ability to use comedy to address serious issues.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: 1167158393
• ISBN13: 9781167158391
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"