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100 1 _aStapfer, Paul,
_d1840-1917
245 1 0 _aMolière et Shakespeare
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-20
508 _aProduced by Laura Natal Rodriguez & Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by Europeana and the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek)
520 _a"Molière et Shakespeare" by Paul Stapfer is a critical examination of the two greatest figures in modern theater, written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the contrasting styles and impacts of Molière and Shakespeare, emphasizing their unique contributions to the realm of comedy and tragedy, respectively. It particularly addresses the critiques from German literary circles that often favor Shakespeare over Molière, arguing for the universal significance and genius of Molière’s work. The opening of the text introduces the author's motivation rooted in ongoing debates about the merits of Molière in contrast to Shakespeare. Stapfer reflects on the German critic Wilhelm Schlegel's opinions, which assert that while Shakespeare exemplifies true comedy, Molière’s works are merely prosaic. He critiques this viewpoint by highlighting the richness of Molière’s characters and themes, indicating his intent to demonstrate that both poets are masters of their craft. The beginning sets the stage for a critical exploration of the definitions of comedy, the absurdities of literary criticism, and the enduring relevance of Molière’s work in the face of prevailing critical bias. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation
653 _aMolière, 1622-1673 -- Criticism and interpretation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51505
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