Moliere Costumes

Bubbling with wit, stellar performances and lavish cinematography, MOLIÈRE stars multi-Cesar(r)-nominated French actor Romain Duris as Molière, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain (Cesar(r)-winner Fabrice Luchini) offers to cover that debt (so that Molière's theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain widowed marquise), hilarity ensues. Disguised as a priest, Molière becomes a guest in Jourdain's palace on the pretext of... [Read More]

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of t... [Read More]

Seven plays by the genius of French theater. Including The Ridiculous Precieuses, The School for Husbands, The School for Wives, Don Juan, The Versailles Impromptu, and The Critique of the School for Wives, this collection showcases the talent of perhaps the greatest and best-loved French playwright.Translated and with an Introduction by Donald M. Frame With a Foreword by Virginia Scott And a New Afterword by Charles Newell

62pages. in12. Broché.

Excerpt from Catalogue de la Bibliothèque de M. Antony Mars, Vol. 1: Livres Illustrés du Xviiie Siècle; Almanachs; Costumes; Œuvres de Molière, Racine, Corneille, Dumas, Sardou, Etc., Etc.; Ouvrages Relatifs au Théâtre; Romantiques; Ouvrages Divers, Etc., EtcExemplaire contenant les 6 figures de Cochin pour le Lutrin (épreuves de premier tirage avec l'encadrement historié).About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forg... [Read More]

The following description is in Russian (transliterated), followed by an automated English translation. We apologize for inaccuracies in the computer-generated English translation. Please feel free to contact us for an accurate human English translation, which well be happy to prepare upon requestSeries of cards to the famous statement of the Moscow Art Theatre in 1914. m. Phototype Fisher 1914. 22 otkrytkis.We ship to worldwide destinations from worldwide origination points, including our overs... [Read More]

Les confidences d’Arsène Lupin

Nominated for 10 Oscars(r) including Best Picture, this wildly entertaining account of Queen Anne's retinue deftly combines comedy and drama as it brings to light the scandal that rocked early18th century England. While Queen Anne (Olivia Coleman) is ill and unable to govern, Lady Sarah (Rachel Weitz) leads the country in its war with France. Sarah's impoverished younger cousin, Abigail (Emma Stone), arrives in search of employment, and soon supplants Sarah as the Queen's closest confidante. 2 h... [Read More]