The Physician In Spite Of Himself (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419177293)

The Physician In Spite Of Himself is a classic play written by French playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin, more commonly known as Moliere. The play is a satirical comedy that pokes fun at the medical profession and the way it was practiced in the 17th century.The story revolves around a woodcutter named Sganarelle who is mistaken for a doctor by a wealthy family. Despite his protests, Sganarelle is forced to play the part of a physician in order to cure the daughter of the family, who has been struck by a mysterious illness. Sganarelle's unorthodox methods and lack of medical knowledge lead to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings, as he tries to maintain his charade and avoid being exposed as a fraud.Along the way, Moliere uses the character of Sganarelle to satirize the medical profession and its practitioners, portraying them as arrogant, ignorant, and more concerned with their own reputation than the well-being of their patients. At the same time, the play also highlights the power of language and the way that words can be used to manipulate and deceive.Overall, The Physician In Spite Of Himself is a witty and entertaining play that offers a humorous critique of the medical profession and the society in which it operates.Sganarelle. The devil take me if I understand anything about medicine! You are a gentleman, and I do not mind confiding in you, as you have confided in me.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.

Author: Jean-Baptiste Moliere
ISBN-10: 141917729X
ISBN-13: 9781419177293
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 52
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.24lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.50w x 0.12d