
A lively comedy opens on a bustling city street, where the quick‑witted servant Sganarelle confides in his friend Jeronymus about his sudden desire to marry. Their banter spirals from casual greetings to a candid debate on the wisdom of taking a wife at a later age, revealing the characters’ quirks and the social pressures of their world. Through rapid‑fire dialogue and clever wordplay, the play sketches a portrait of love, friendship, and the often absurd advice that circulates among acquaintances.
The scene introduces a cast of vivid personalities—an earnest lover, a skeptical doctor, and two mysterious gypsy women—each poised to add their own flavor to the unfolding drama. As Sganarelle wrestles with his own convictions, the audience is treated to a witty exploration of age, ambition, and the timeless question of whether marriage truly suits every heart. The humor is sharp, the stakes modest, and the conversation invites listeners to reflect on the folly and folly‑free moments that accompany decisions of the heart.
Language
fi
Duration
~43 minutes (41K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1622–1673
A master of comedy and satire, this 17th-century playwright turned human weakness into some of the funniest and sharpest drama in French literature. His plays still feel lively today because they poke at vanity, hypocrisy, and self-deception with such clear-eyed wit.
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