De Pleiters by Jean Racine
"De Pleiters" by Jean Racine is a comedic play written in the late 17th century. The work delves into themes surrounding the legal profession and the absurdities of litigation, featuring a cast of characters that includes Dandyn, a judge; Leander, the romantic lead; and Izabel, his love interest. Through humor and wit, the play critiques the complexities and often farcical nature of court proceedings and the quest for justice. At the start
of the play, we are introduced to Oratyn, a comical character who struggles to find purpose while trapped in bureaucratic processes. He reflects on the folly of those who blindly trust in legal matters, setting a humorous tone that echoes throughout the unfolding events. The opening scenes showcase conversations between Dandyn and his son, Leander, with tension around legal disputes and relationships. Through various interactions, Racine satirizes the behaviors of legal practitioners and their clients, highlighting the pitfalls and ridiculousness linked to court life, ultimately setting the stage for further comedic encounters in this intricate dance of love and legal battles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Racine, Jean, 1639-1699 |
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| Translator | Bogaert, Abraham, 1663-1727 |
| Title | De Pleiters |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Plaideurs |
| Note | Translation of: Les plaideurs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18412 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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