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The Pacific War
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 171 libraries worldwide On December 7, 1941, Japan launched its attack on Pearl Harbor. The result was that the United States was thrust full force into World War II - turning it into a truly global conflict. American Marines and many of the great filmmakers of the day captured footage of the events as they unfolded - in color. Battles such as the Coral Sea in flames; Guadalcanal littered with corpses; rarely seen images of the deportation of U.S. citizens of Japanese descent and much more.
L'école des femmes comédie en cinq actes
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3 editions published in 2006 in French and held by 40 libraries worldwide Fearful of falling victim to marital infidelity, bachelor Arnolphe schemes to marry his guileless young ward, Agnès, whom he has had raised in a convent specifically to be his model wife. However, his naïve plan is spoiled when Agnès runs away with Horace--a fact that Arnolphe learns when Horace unwittingly asks him to conceal her at his home. Before Arnolphe can react, it is revealed that Agnès wealthy father has formally arranged her marriage to Horace, dashing his hopes forever.
Tartuffe, ou, L'imposteur comédie en cinq actes
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5 editions published between 1997 and 2000 in French and held by 36 libraries worldwide Tartuffe, Molière's master of unctuous evil, insinuates himself into a wealthy Parisian household in this indictment of religious hypocrisy.
L'école des femmes comédie en cinq actes
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3 editions published between 1999 and 2000 in French and held by 27 libraries worldwide On the eve of his intended wedding to the young Agnés (whom he has raised in a convent specifically to be his model wife), Arnolphe is returning home after two days absence and meets Horace, his friend Oronte's son, who tells him that he has just met Agnés, whom he loves and who loves him. Arnolphe does his best to thwart the two lovers, but the marriage between Horace and Agnés is already settled by the respective fathers and Arnolphe leaves without being able to plead his cause.
Les précieuses ridicules comédie en un acte
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2 editions published in 2006 in French and held by 25 libraries worldwide Molière's first comedy of manners features Gorgibus, a provincial bourgeois, who moves to Paris in hopes of marrying his daughter and niece to a pair of young men of good families. Unfortunately, Magdelon and Cathos, enamored of the affectations of Parisian society, reject their suitors for lacking the flamboyant manners they so adore. In retaliation, the suitors pass off their valets as highly fashionable noblemen, who succeed in infatuating the snobbish young ladies-and when the subterfuge is revealed, their mortification is complete.
Le misanthrope comedie en cinq actes
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5 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in French and held by 25 libraries worldwide Having lost all patience with the flattery and hypocrisy of fashionable society, Alceste has vowed to speak and act only with complete sincerity. Parodoxically, he falls in love with the epitome of all that he despises: the cruel coquette Celimene. When Alceste resolves to abandon society once and for all, he invites her to accompany him but she is more in love with her frivolous lifestyle than with him.
Le mariage forcé
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4 editions published between 2000 and 2002 in French and held by 20 libraries worldwide Sganarelle, a wealthy man of sixty-four has proposed to Dorimene, a flirtatious young woman, but assailed with second thoughts he consults with his friend, a couple of philosophers and even a pair of fortune-tellers. Convinced he will become the butt of marital infidelty, he struggles to break the engagement until Dorimene's brother gives him a sound beating, which persuades him to keep his commitment.
Límpromptu de Versailles comedie en un acte
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1 edition published in 2000 in French and held by 20 libraries worldwide Under the pretext of holding an improvised rehearsal, Moliére summons his comedians to Versailles and attempts to explain his conception of drama while defining the poetics of a rigorous and innovative dramatic art -- and in the process settles some accounts with the troupe of the Hôtel de Bourgogne.
Le Malade imaginaire comedie en trois actes de Moliere
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1 edition published in 2001 in French and held by 18 libraries worldwide Hypochondriac Argan's household revolves around his obsession with his chronic imaginary illnesses. Served by a pair of unscrupulous doctors, Argan even goes so far as to try to marry off his daughter Angelique to one of their sons so he would have a physician in the family. But Angelique is in love with Cleante, and it takes all of the wiles of servant Toinette to bring about their marriage. Le Malade Imaginaire was Moliere's last play.
Dom Juan comédie en cinq actes
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5 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in French and held by 14 libraries worldwide Escorté par son valet Sganarelle, Dom Juan, un gentilhomme libertin, courageux et hypocrite, séduit les femmes, se bat en duel, nie l'autorité de son père, et se moque du Ciel. Emporté par sa passion des femmes et du jeu, il ira jusqu'au parjure.
Molière la collection
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1 edition published in 2008 in French and held by 11 libraries worldwide "'Molière La Collection' est un coffret unique réunissant les dix-sept plus grandes pièces de Molière mises en scène et interprétées par les Comédiens-Français entre 1997 et 2003."--Bottom of box.
Précieuses ridicules comédie en un acte
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2 editions published between 1998 and 2000 in French and held by 10 libraries worldwide Gorgibus, a rich provincial bourgeois, has moved to Paris with his daughter (Magdelon) and niece (Cathos) for the purpose of marrying them into good families. Refusing a conventional marriage to two would-be suitors, the young women prefer the highly refined and overly elaborate sensitivities of preciosity and the life of aristocratic society. In order to take their vengeance, the spurned suitors send their uncultured valets, ridiculously disguised as marquis, to pay court.
L'impromptu de Versailles comédie en un acte
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3 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in French and held by 9 libraries worldwide Under the pretext of a rehearsal play, Molière summons his comedians to Versailles and attempts to define an art that is poetic, exacting and innovative. He ridicules the competing comedians of the Hôtel de Bourgogne and explains his concept of comedy.
Le malade imaginaire comédie en trois actes de Molière
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1 edition published in 2005 in French and held by 7 libraries worldwide "Hypochondriac Argan's household revolves around his obsession with his chronic imaginary illnesses. Served by a pair of unscrupulous doctors, Argan even goes so far as to try to marry off his daughter Angélique to one of their sons so he would have a physician in the family. But Angélique is in love with Cléante, and it takes all of the wiles of servant Toinette to bring about their marriage. Le Malade Imaginaire was Molière's last play"--Container.
Les fourberies de Scapin comédie en trois actes
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1 edition published in 1998 in French and held by 7 libraries worldwide Taking advantage of the absence of their fathers and contrary to their fathers' wishes, Octave, son of Argante marries Hyacinthe, while his friend Léandre, son of Géronte, falls in love with Zerbinette. On their return, the two young men implore Léandre's sly valet Scapin, to keep them out of trouble. He then mounts an intense campaign of deception to thwart the two old men.
Le bourgeois gentilhomme comédie en cinq actes
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1 edition published in 2003 in French and held by 5 libraries worldwide Monsieur Jourdain, un bourgeois et marchand très riche, veut accéder à la noblesse par le truchement de ses maîtres d'art et de quelques relations intéressées. Il s'entoure de nombreux personnages, professeur de danse, de musique, de philosophie etc., qui doivent faire de lui un véritable gentilhomme. Leurs difficultés avec leur élève provoquent de nombreuses situations comiques.
Le mariage forcé comédie en un acte
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2 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in French and held by 4 libraries worldwide Sganarelle, a wealthy older man, has proposed to Dorimene, a flirtatious young woman. Assailed with second thoughts, he consults with his friend, a couple of philosophers, and even a pair of fortune tellers. Convinced he will become the butt of marital infidelity, he struggles to break the engagement until Dorimene's brother gives him a sound beating, which convinces him to keep his commitment.
Les femmes savantes comedie en cinq actes
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2 editions published between 2000 and 2006 in French and held by 3 libraries worldwide Pseudo-intellectualism is all the fashion, and Chrysale is a man under siege. Philaminte, his wife, is enthralled by the pedantic poet Trissotin and is determined to marry their youngest daughter, Henriette, to him in spite of her husband's opposition and Henriette's protests that she be allowed to marry the sensible Clitandre. In the end, Henriette is united with her beloved, but not before Trissotin abandons his suit-just when it appears that the family's fortunes have been lost through Philaminte's spendthrift highbrow pursuits.
Le malade imaginaire comédie en trois actes
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1 edition published in 2006 in French and held by 3 libraries worldwide
Le malade imaginaire comédie en trois actes
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1 edition published in 2003 in French and held by 3 libraries worldwide Hypochondriac Argan's household revolves around his obsession with his chronic imaginary illnesses. Served by a pair of unscrupulous doctors, Argan even goes so far as to try to marry off his daughter Angélique to one of their sons so he would have a physician in the family. But Angélique is in love with Cléante, and it takes all of the wiles of servant Toinette to bring about their marriage. "Le Malade Imaginaire" was Molière's last play. Playing Argan, he collapsed onstage during a performance and died that very night. more
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Actors Air warfare Amphitryon (Greek mythology) Color photography Comedy films Coral Sea, Battle of the (1942) Documentary films Don Juan (Legendary character) Don Juan films Drama Feature films Film adaptations Film and video adaptations Films France French drama French drama (Comedy) Guadalcanal, Battle of (Solomon Islands : 1942-1943) Hawaii History Hypochondria Impostors and imposture Japanese Americans Man-woman relationships Military campaigns Misanthropy Molière,--1622-1673 Pacific Ocean Pearl Harbor, Attack on (Hawaii : 1941) Political and social views Satire, French Seduction Solomon Islands Television adaptations Television plays Theater United States Videocassettes War films World War (1939-1945)
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