Don Juan by Molière
The Feast with the Statue
This comedic play explores the life of a libertine nobleman who is infamous for his seduction of women. The protagonist is a man who lives by his own rules, unburdened by morality or religion, and who takes pleasure in manipulating others for his own gain. His actions eventually lead to his downfall when he refuses to repent for his sins, resulting in a dramatic, supernatural punishment.
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- Published
- 1665
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 176
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 145th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)