The Connoisseur

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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416

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The Connoisseur

The Connoisseur PDF Author:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 416

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A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the National Loan Exhibition

A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the National Loan Exhibition PDF Author: Grafton Galleries
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 366

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Catalogue

Catalogue PDF Author: Sotheby & Co. (London, England)
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 452

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Publications of the Modern Language Association of America

Publications of the Modern Language Association of America PDF Author: Modern Language Association of America
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 1232

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Vols. for 1921-1969 include annual bibliography, called 1921-1955, American bibliography; 1956-1963, Annual bibliography; 1964-1968, MLA international bibliography.

CURRENT CONTENTS: Arts & Humanities -- Volume 15, Number 6, March 15, 1993.

CURRENT CONTENTS: Arts & Humanities -- Volume 15, Number 6, March 15, 1993. PDF Author:
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Languages : en
Pages : 1174

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PFSCL

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Category : Biblio 17
Languages : fr
Pages : 642

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Arts & Humanities Citation Index

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Category : Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 1836

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Moliere - The Countess of Escarbagnas

Moliere - The Countess of Escarbagnas PDF Author: Moliere
Publisher: Stage Door
ISBN: 9781787800878
Category : French drama
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is better known to us by his stage name of Molière. He was born in Paris, to a prosperous well-to-do family on 15th January 1622. In 1631, his father purchased from the court of Louis XIII the posts of "valet of the King's chamber and keeper of carpets and upholstery" which Molière assumed in 1641. The benefits included only three months' work per annum for which he was paid 300 livres and also provided a number of lucrative contracts. However in June 1643, at 21, Molière abandoned this for his first love; a career on the stage. He partnered with the actress Madeleine Béjart, to found the Illustre Théâtre at a cost of 630 livres. Unfortunately despite their enthusiasm, effort and ambition the troupe went bankrupt in 1645. Molière and Madeleine now began again and spent the next dozen years touring the provincial circuit. His journey back to the sacred land of Parisian theatres was slow but by 1658 he performed in front of the King at the Louvre. From this point Molière both wrote and acted in a large number of productions that caused both outrage and applause. His many attacks on social conventions, the church, hypocrisy and other areas whilst also writing a large number of comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets are the stuff of legend. 'Tartuffe', 'The Misanthrope', 'The Miser' and 'The School for Wives' are but some of his classics. His death was as dramatic as his life. Molière suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis. One evening he collapsed on stage in a fit of coughing and haemorrhaging while performing in the last play he'd written, in which, ironically, he was playing the hypochondriac Argan, in 'The Imaginary Invalid'. Molière insisted on completing his performance. Afterwards he collapsed again with another, larger haemorrhage and was taken home. Priests were sent for to administer the last rites. Two priests refused to visit. A third arrived too late. On 17th February 1673, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, forever to be known as Molière, was pronounced dead in Paris. He was 51.

Comtesse D'Escarbagnas

Comtesse D'Escarbagnas PDF Author: Molière
Publisher: Tredition Classics
ISBN: 9783842430211
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Languages : en
Pages : 60

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This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

The Countess of Escarbagnas

The Countess of Escarbagnas PDF Author: Molière
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 47

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"The Countess of Escarbagnas" is one of Molière's best one-act plays. The play blends broad farce and pointed wit to express his never-ending delight in human foibles. The main character is a snobby provincial who sees herself as a "person of quality" because she has been to Paris, even though she only stayed in hotels and not at the houses of any aristocrats. She must select between two suitors, fighting for her attention and getting into truly amusing stories. It is a perfect comedy criticizing the flaws of society.