Description: Amphitryon : Comédie Very Good - Text unmarked - Binding and Cover Clean and Tight - Ready to Ship By -- Molière, Claude Jodry Published by -- Larousse, 1953, Paris France, 133 Pages, Paperback, 6.7" X 4.25" X .25", 3 oz. Series -- Classiques Larousse [WIKIPEDIA]"Amphitryon is a French language comedy in a prologue and 3 Acts by Molière which is based on the story of the Greek mythological character Amphitryon as told by Plautus in his play from ca. 190–185 B.C. (...)A whiff of scandal surrounded the play, with some claiming that Molière was criticizing the amorous affairs of Louis XIV of France in the guise of Jupiter. It was performed again three days later at the Tuileries Garden in the presence of Louis XIV. (...)The plot can be summarized as follows. After his wedding night with beautiful Alcmene, Amphitryon leaves to participate in a war. Jupiter, who is fascinated by Alcmene's beauty, comes to earth under the appearance of Amphitryon, accompanied by Mercury who has taken the appearance of Amphitryon's servant Sosie. Amphitryon is successful in war and sends Sosie back home to report this. Sosie is greeted by his look-alike Mercury, who beats him and convinces him that he Mercury is the real Sosie. The real Amphitryon meets Alcmene and is naturally confused and shocked by her account of an amorous night. Various other confusing episodes of the same type take place, including a confrontation between the two Amphitryons. In the end, Jupiter assumes his real aspect and tells Amphitryon that his wife was faithful, since he had to take on Amphitryon's aspect in order to seduce her. He informs Amphitryon that his wife will bear Jupiter's child, the demi-god Hercules." #Hercules #readersofinstagram #Jupiter #booksforsale #Molière #instabooks #bookcollecting #CoverArt #Amphitryon #Theatre #bibliophile #BooksBooksBooks #Antiquarian #Scarce #Play #Bookstagram #Larousse #collectiblebooks #CuttleboneBooks #Comedy #Books #Vintage #Alcmene #Sosie #Bookworm #Mercury #booksale #instaread
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Publication Year: 1953
Format: Paperback
Language: French
Book Title: Amphitryon : Comédie
Book Series: Classiques Larousse
Author: Molière, Claude Jodry
Genre: Play, Theatre, Comedy, Script
Publisher: Larousse
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