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Jean-baptiste Moliere
The Suitors
by Jean Racine, Jean Racine translated Richard Wilbur, Richard Wilbur
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about this play. While some find it surprisingly funny and appreciate Racine's attempt at comedy, others criticize issues with translation and writing quality. Many believe that the humor doesn't fully translate well to modern audiences and may be difficult to grasp without knowledge of its context.
Surprisingly funnyEngaging comedic elementsShort and light-heartedTranslation issuesConfusing for modern audiences
Synopsis
Text: English (translation) Original Language: French
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year2001
BindingPaperback
Pages72
PlaceNew York, NY
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822218043
ISBN-100822218046
LCCN2002276754
LCCPQ1899 .A385 2001
DCC842/.4
The Suitors is a French comedy play written by Jean Racine and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York, NY (2001).
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