The Magnificent Lovers

The Magnificent Lovers is a play written by Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere, a French playwright and actor who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the Western theatrical tradition. The play was first performed in 1670 and is a comedy of manners that satirizes the social conventions and hypocrisies of 17th-century French society.The story revolves around two young lovers, Clitandre and Celimene, who are kept apart by the meddling of their families and the machinations of their rivals. Clitandre is a wealthy and handsome young man who is deeply in love with Celimene, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is admired by many suitors. However, Celimene is also known for her sharp tongue and her tendency to gossip, which makes her a target for jealousy and resentment.As the play unfolds, Clitandre and Celimene must navigate a complex web of social expectations and political intrigue in order to be together. They are aided in their quest by a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old philosopher, a scheming courtier, and a foolish young nobleman.Throughout the play, Moliere uses humor and wit to expose the flaws and foibles of his characters and to critique the social norms and conventions of his time. He also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness, making The Magnificent Lovers a timeless and entertaining work of literature that continues to resonate with audiences today.CLI. Yes; I wager that I will guess presently whom you love. I have some secrets, as well as our astrologer with whom the Princess Aristione is so infatuated; and if his science makes him read in the stars the fate of men, I have the science of reading in the eyes of people the names of those they love. Hold up your head a little, and open your eyes wide. E, by itself, E; r, i, ri, Eri; p, h, y, phy, Eriphy; l, e, le, Eriphyle. You are in love with the Princess Eriphyle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.