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100	1		_aMolière, _d1622-1673
240	1	3	_aLe Bourgeois Gentilhomme. English
245	1	4	_aThe Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-01
508			_aProduced by Charles Franks, Delphine Lettau and the people at DP
520			_a"The Shopkeeper Turned Gentleman" by Molière is a comedic play written in the late 17th century. This work centers around Monsieur Jourdain, a wealthy shopkeeper aspiring to rise in social status. Through his attempts to adopt the manners and attitudes of the aristocracy, he becomes a target for satire, highlighting the absurdities of social pretensions and class distinctions. The opening of the play introduces us to Mr. Jourdain, who is surrounded by various masters he has hired to teach him music, dancing, and fencing, demonstrating his eagerness to cultivate a genteel lifestyle. Dialogue among the musicians and dancers reveals their mixed feelings about Jourdain's lack of true artistic appreciation juxtaposed with his financial support. As the scene unfolds, we see Jourdain eagerly anticipating the arrival of guests, revealing his ignorance and naivety in trying to impress those of higher status, setting the stage for the comedic misunderstandings and social commentary that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aComedy plays
653			_aFrench drama
653			_aMiddle class -- France -- Drama
653			_aFrance -- Social life and customs -- 17th century -- Drama
700	1		_aWall, Charles Heron
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7279
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