Studies in Seventeenth-century French LiteratureJean-Jacques Demorest To Morris Bishop, 'honnête homme' and rare example of the gentleman-scholar, this volume is offered as a most cordial expression of admiration and respect. Friends, students, and contributors are privileged to honor the sound elegance of his scholarship, the recognize the fruitful devotion that he has always shown to Cornell, and the hail the earnest charm of his demeanor and style. |
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Page 173
... misanthrope , he can dissociate himself from the world he condemns while continuing to partake in its activities . " From the very first scene , Alceste opposes himself to the rest of humanity ... misanthropy , Futility in Le Misanthrope 173.
... misanthrope , he can dissociate himself from the world he condemns while continuing to partake in its activities . " From the very first scene , Alceste opposes himself to the rest of humanity ... misanthropy , Futility in Le Misanthrope 173.
Page 175
... Misanthrope , 1289-1310 ; Don Garcie , 1276-1297 ] The intensity of this reaction is not unexpected on the part of the prince or the misanthrope . But even a cursory examination of the text shows that this speech does not quite fit ...
... Misanthrope , 1289-1310 ; Don Garcie , 1276-1297 ] The intensity of this reaction is not unexpected on the part of the prince or the misanthrope . But even a cursory examination of the text shows that this speech does not quite fit ...
Page 177
... Misanthrope should be regarded as a comedy of values rather than as a mere character study or a play about manners . In opposing his principle - ridden misanthrope to a scheming , but devitalized , society , Molière is dramatizing ...
... Misanthrope should be regarded as a comedy of values rather than as a mere character study or a play about manners . In opposing his principle - ridden misanthrope to a scheming , but devitalized , society , Molière is dramatizing ...
Contents
CommonSense Remarks on the French Baroque | 1 |
Malherbe and His Influence | 20 |
SaintAmant le poète sauvé des eaux | 35 |
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