Moliere's classic The School for Wives – L'Ecole des Femmes

Courtesy French Culture  Thu, 03/05/2009 - 14:18

In this world premiere adaptation of Molière's comic masterpiece, The School for Wives, Arnolphe, a rich merchant, is under the delusion that he can create a perfect marriage by creating the perfect wife He raises a young orphan, Agnes, in a convent, determined to keep her ignorant of everything except what he intends to teach her himself.

His plans, however, are quickly undone by the handsome young Horace who, despite everything Arnolphe tries, takes Agnes's education into his own hands—particularly...


 

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