School for Wives Audiobook By Richard Wilbur - translator, Molière cover art

School for Wives

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School for Wives

By: Richard Wilbur - translator, Molière
Narrated by: William Brown, Wellesley Chapman, Joe Damour, Kevin Fox, Cheryl Graeff, Judy Greer, Dev Kennedy
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In this biting comedy of errors, the hapless Arnolphe is undone by his own double dealing and double standards.

The School for Wives was first performed at the Palais Royal theatre on December 26, 1662, and is considered by many to be Moliere's masterpiece. Richard Wilbur's subtle verse translation illuminates the great master of comedy at his wittiest.

This full-cast production features William Brown, Wellesley Chapman, Joe Damour, Kevin Fox, Cheryl Graeff, Judy Greer, Dev Kennedy, Bradley Mott, and Larry Yando.

Public Domain (P)2009 L.A. Theatre Works Classics European World Literature Drama Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature
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This is not Richard Wilbur's translation of "The School for Wives". Rather, it is as if some genius decided to stick the play in a blender. Not only is it abridged, but it is out of order and completely useless as a representation of Moliere's great comedy. Performances are okay, but know if you listen to this you're not really reading the play.

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