The Magnificent Lovers

The Magnificent Lovers is a comedic play written by French playwright Jean Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere. The play follows the story of two young lovers, Clitandre and Celimene, who are deeply in love with each other but are constantly hindered by societal norms and expectations. Celimene is a young woman who is admired by many suitors, but she only has eyes for Clitandre. However, her refusal to conform to social norms and her outspoken nature often causes trouble for her and Clitandre. The play explores themes of love, societal expectations, and the struggle to maintain individuality in a conformist society. Moliere's use of witty dialogue and satire makes the play a delightful read, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The Magnificent Lovers is a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.CLI. Yes; I wager that I will guess presently whom you love. I have some secrets, as well as our astrologer with whom the Princess Aristione is so infatuated; and if his science makes him read in the stars the fate of men, I have the science of reading in the eyes of people the names of those they love. Hold up your head a little, and open your eyes wide. E, by itself, E; r, i, ri, Eri; p, h, y, phy, Eriphy; l, e, le, Eriphyle. You are in love with the Princess Eriphyle.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.