George Dandin
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George Dandin, ou Le Mari Confondu is a dark comedy in three acts by Molière (1722-1773). It is popularly referred to simply as George Dandin.
The original text
Based on Le Jalousie du Barbouillé of Molière, the new text was originally written as a opera comique, and had its premiere at Versailles in July of 1668 followed by three performances at Saint- Germain-en-Laye in early November 1668. Stripped of the music and dance, the play went on be very successful.
James F. Gaines 2002. The Molière Encyclopedia. The Greenwood Publishing Group: p. 198.[1]
Laurence Tricoche 2011. George Dandin de Molière (Fiche de lecture): Résumé complet et analyse détaillée de l'oeuvre. Primento, 2011: p.5ff[2]
