The Middle Class Gentleman |
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Author:
| McEwen, Rolf |
ISBN: | 978-1-4905-8251-1 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $7.99 |
Book Description:
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The Middle Class Gentleman is a comedy adapted by Rolf McEwen from the classic play by Moliere. In this delightful story a bourgeois gentleman named Monsieur Jourdain attempts to establish himself as an impressive member of the upper classes, for which reason he has hired capable people to instruct him in those arts and habits typical of the wealthy and sophisticated members of society. He employs a Music Master to teach him music, a Dancing Master to teach him dance, a Fencing Master...
More DescriptionThe Middle Class Gentleman is a comedy adapted by Rolf McEwen from the classic play by Moliere. In this delightful story a bourgeois gentleman named Monsieur Jourdain attempts to establish himself as an impressive member of the upper classes, for which reason he has hired capable people to instruct him in those arts and habits typical of the wealthy and sophisticated members of society. He employs a Music Master to teach him music, a Dancing Master to teach him dance, a Fencing Master to instruct him in swordsmanship, and a Master of Philosophy to tutor him in the academic refinements of higher thought. He obtains the finest wardrobe from his Master Tailor and the Tailor's Apprentice. He is often dressed in ostentatious displays of poor taste, and because the costumes come from 17th Century France, they appear most unique to the modern American eye! The tailors are assisted by two capable Lackeys who introduce new guests from time to time.Madame Jourdain, a wise and witty wife who tries to enlighten her husband regarding his foolish obsessions with sophistication and pride. Jourdain's elegant daughter Lucile has fallen in love with the passionate and temperamental Cleonte, whose servant Covielle feeds a fire of anger and jealousy when the girls give the two fellows insufficient attention.Jourdain has decided to spice his life up with the help of a deceitful friend Dorantewhose title of Count holds Jourdain in awe. Dorante arranges for an attractive lady Dorimene to dine with him at his home while the wife has been ushered away on other business. When the wife discovers Jourdain's activities, trouble erupts. She gives him a piece of her mind, but his pretentiousness is difficult to overcome.