IL MISANTROPO | I EDIZ. STS 1987 | MOLIERE | C. GARBOLI

The Misanthrope is a five-act classical French comedy written by Molière in 1666. It satirizes the hypocrisy and superficial social manners of the French aristocratic society, while focusing on the character of Alceste, an individual of rigid moral integrity who despises insincerity yet finds himself enamored of Célimène, a woman as witty as she is frivolous. The play explores themes of authenticity vs. pretense, the conflict between individual ideals and social expectations, love, irony, and self-criticism. Garboli’s Italian translation captures both the sharpness and formal elegance of the original, balancing wit and moral seriousness. The work remains significant for its critique of human vanities and for its theatrical balance of comedy and irony, making it still relevant for modern readers and performances.