The Misanthrope and Other Plays
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From the edition on hand, The Misanthrope and Other Plays by John Wood ; David Coward ; Moliere feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2000 • Penguin Group USA • 317 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2000 • Penguin Group USA • 317 pages • ISBN 9780140447309.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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