The Impostures of Scapin
by Molière
Translated by Charles Heron Wall
"The Impostures of Scapin" by Molière is a three-act comedy first staged in 1671. When two young men secretly choose their own brides, their fathers return home with different marriage plans. Enter Scapin, a cunning valet who believes nothing is impossible. Through elaborate tricks and schemes, he works to secure money from the fathers and preserve the young couples' relationships. But hidden identities complicate matters, leading to revelations that will determine everyone's fate in this classic tale of deception and romance.
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