Le Pédant joué
work by Cyrano de Bergerac
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Le Pédant joué (The Pedant Imitated) is a comedy play published in 1654 by Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac. While it was not as highly regarded as other works during its time, its liveliness appeals to modern readers. The play has been noted for its influence on Molière, who based two scenes of his comedy Les Fourberies de Scapin on it. A pedant is defined as someone who is unimaginative, rigid, or overly concerned with minor details, or one who makes a show of their knowledge.123
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