"Amphitryon" by Molière is a comedic play from the 1600s that uses humor to visit important ideas such as love, who we are, and being tricked, by telling the tale of the god Jupiter's mischievous escapades. Jupiter cleverly impersonates Alcmene’s husband, while the real husband, Amphitryon, is away fighting. Returning from war, Amphitryon anticipates a joyful reunion, but instead enters a whirlwind of confusion when he discovers his wife has already been with Jupiter in his guise. The situation turns even more chaotic as Amphitryon’s servant, Sosie, meets his own double, stirring up more uncertainty and comedic clashes. The play skillfully mixes funny moments with more serious questions about loyalty and staying true to someone, showing the ridiculous side of what happens when gods get involved in human lives.
Amphitryon
By Molière
A tale of mistaken identities and divine trickery turns a soldier's homecoming into a hilarious nightmare when a god decides to step into his shoes.
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About the AuthorJean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".
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