Amphitryon

Author: Molière

Synopsis:


Amphitryon, a comedy by Molière, tells the story of a mortal man named Amphitryon who returns home from war to find his wife behaving strangely. Unbeknownst to him, the god Jupiter has taken on his appearance and seduced his wife, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mistaken identities. As the chaos unfolds, the true identities of the characters become blurred, and the consequences of divine intervention are explored in a witty and entertaining manner.

Genres: Comedy, Farce, Satire

Themes: Identity, Deception, Love, Power

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