La Critique de L’École des femmes
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La Critique de L'École des femmes, or The Critique of The School for Wives, is a one-act play by Molière that premiered in 1663. It was written as a response to the controversy and criticism surrounding his earlier play, L'École des femmes (The School for Wives).
In this play, Molière uses a theatrical setting where characters discuss and debate The School for Wives. This allows him to defend his artistic choices and express his principles of comedy. The play is a meta-theatrical work, offering insight into Molière's views on theater and his innovative style of comedy, which often satirized societal norms and human foibles.12
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