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School for Wives
Published in Paperback by Barrons Educational Series (1971)
Authors: Moliere and Eric M. Steel
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Wonderfully fresh translation
Bolt achieves with his translation of Moliere's classic comedy what David Hirson did with his 1991 play, La Bete. While remaining true to the general language of Moliere's time and rhyming couplets in iambic pentameter, Bolt is still able to sprinkle modern touches that make the comedy pop out even more. Bolt's British wit sparkles through the French comedy, making for an enjoyable read as well as performance.

Interesting, too, is Nicholas Dromgoole's introduction, which makes some incredibly interesting points yet also keeps in tone with Bolt's take on Moliere's commedia dell'arte-influenced School For Wives.

Whether you're a fan of Moliere or a novice to his works, Bolt's translation of The School for Wives is a fantastic read that keeps the comedy alive, even after 350 years.

Very amusing satire.
I read this play for a French Lit. class (in the original French)and enjoyed Moliere's sense of humor. I laughed out loud as I watched everyone's plans go horribly awry. A great classic social commentary. It centers around one man's obsessive fear of cuckoldry (when a man's wife cheats on him), and the extremes to which he goes to avoid this. He practically emprisons a girl/young woman so that she can be raised properly and will make a faithful and obedient wife when she finally matures. This of course leads him into a muddle of confusion and coincidences as everything goes wrong . . .

Very Entertaining!!
I read this play for a college comparative literature course and it was great. Moliere is extremely easy to read and his work is very enjoyable. You can't help but be astonished by Arnolphe's views of women, but his ignorance gives you a good laugh. Enjoy!!


Diderot's Imagery: A Study of a Literary Personality
Published in Hardcover by Haskell House Pub Ltd (1969)
Author: Eric M. Steel
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School for Wives. L'±Ecole Des Femmes
Published in Paperback by Barrons Educational Series (1977)
Authors: Eric M. Steel and Moliere
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Steel Diaphragm Roof Decks: A Design Guide With Tables for Engineers and Architects
Published in Paperback by Halsted Press (1981)
Authors: Eric Reginald Bryan and J. M. Davies
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