Amphitryon is a play written by the French playwright, Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play is a comedic adaptation of the classical myth of Amphitryon, a Theban general, who returns home from war to find that his wife, Alcmene, has been visited by the god Jupiter in his guise. Jupiter has taken on the form of Amphitryon and has spent the night with Alcmene, resulting in her pregnancy. The play explores the confusion and misunderstandings that arise when the real Amphitryon returns home and is mistaken ...
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Amphitryon is a play written by the French playwright, Moliere, also known as Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The play is a comedic adaptation of the classical myth of Amphitryon, a Theban general, who returns home from war to find that his wife, Alcmene, has been visited by the god Jupiter in his guise. Jupiter has taken on the form of Amphitryon and has spent the night with Alcmene, resulting in her pregnancy. The play explores the confusion and misunderstandings that arise when the real Amphitryon returns home and is mistaken for Jupiter in disguise. The play is filled with witty dialogue, mistaken identities, and humorous situations that highlight the foibles of human nature. Moliere's Amphitryon is a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences with its clever humor and timeless themes.SOS. What the deuce of a fellow is this? My heart thrills with clutching fear. But why should I tremble thus? Perhaps the rogue is as much afraid as I am, and talks in this way to hide his fear from me under a feigned audacity. Yes, yes, I will not allow him to think me a goose. If I am not bold, I will try to appear so. Let me seek courage by reason; he is alone, even as I am.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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