The Dispute
by Pierre Carlet De Chamblain De Marivaux
What readers are saying
Readers generally appreciate the comedic exploration of gender dynamics in this play, with many praising the updated translation and the witty dialogue. Some readers feel the play's philosophical themes and character interactions offer an engaging experience, despite some criticisms of brevity and excessive character traits. While the humor is often highlighted, a few find the translation lacking in quality or clarity.
Synopsis
What if four children had been kept locked away in darkness and complete isolation since birth?
What if, tonight, they were to be released?
How would bodies and minds reared in darkness respond to the first words, the first lies, the first kisses?
What if you got to watch?
Cruel, erotic and elegant by turn, The Dispute is rightly regarded as one of Marivaux’s masterpieces.
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The Dispute is a French play written by Pierre Carlet De Chamblain De Marivaux and published by Absolute Classics (1999).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Google Play (eISBN 9781849439565).
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Absolute Classics · 1999 · 64 pp
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