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The Conceited Count
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The Conceited Count

work by Destouches
Also known as: “Le Glorieux”
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Le Glorieux, also known as The Conceited Count, is a masterpiece by French dramatist Destouches. Written in 1732, this comedy explores the societal conflict between the nobility and the rising bourgeoisie. Destouches was influenced by English Restoration theatre, which he encountered during his diplomatic posting in London. While his plays were often considered too moralistic by his contemporaries, Le Glorieux remains a significant work in French classical comedy, examining social tensions through its characters.1

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  2. Louis-Ferdinand Céline

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