The MisanthropeTHE STORY: Outraged and disheartened by the vain flattery and calculated duplicity of his fellow men, Alceste declares that henceforth he will speak only the truth--no matter what offense this might give. His philosophic friend Philinte counsels him |
Contents
Section 1 | 5 |
Section 2 | 9 |
Section 3 | 30 |
Section 4 | 43 |
Section 5 | 46 |
Section 6 | 49 |
Section 7 | 51 |
Section 8 | 63 |
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