The Miser
by Molière, Martin Sorrell

The Miser Book Cover
The Miser Cover

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Readers generally appreciate the humor and cleverness of the play, noting its entertaining plot and character dynamics. Many find Molière's portrayal of the miserly protagonist, Harpagon, relatable and amusing, making it a fun read despite its classic origins. The play is often seen as both a comedic critique of greed and an engaging narrative that holds up over time.

Clever humor and witRelatable charactersEngaging and entertaining plotSurprising plot twistsSome find it predictableA bit dated for modern readers

Synopsis

The Miser; Molière's story of a covetous old miser, obsessively protecting his hoard of gold and neglecting his long-suffering children.

In the Nick Hern Books Drama Classic series.

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Year2004
BindingPaperback
Pages91
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781854597489
ISBN-101854597485

The Miser is a play written by Molière and published by Nick Hern Books (2004).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.

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