The Amorous Quarrel
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The Amorous Quarrel (Le Dépit amoureux) is a play by Molière, first performed in 1656. It is one of his earlier works, written during his troupe's provincial tours before their return to Paris. The play is a comedy that explores themes of love and misunderstanding, characteristic of Molière's style which often blended classical structure with elements of farce. While not as famous as his later works like The Misanthrope, it showcases Molière's developing skill as a playwright and actor-manager.123
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- Joseph Béjart
…Blunderer) and Dépit amoureux (1654; The Amorous Quarrel), respectively.
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…Molière’s plays, including Valère in Dépit amoureux, Dubois in Le Misanthrope (1666), Alcantor in Le Mariage forcé (1664; The Forced Marriage), and Don Luis in Don Juan, ou le festin de pierre (1665; Don John; or, The Libertine). He was lamed in a brawl and retired on a pension in…
Read More…Molière’s plays, including Valère in Dépit amoureux, Dubois in Le Misanthrope (1666), Alcantor in Le Mariage forcé (1664; The Forced Marriage), and Don Luis in Don Juan, ou le festin de pierre (1665; Don John; or, The Libertine). He was lamed in a brawl and retired on a pension in…
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