Magnificent Lovers is a comedic play that follows two young lovers, Clitandre and Célimène, as they navigate the ups and downs of their tumultuous relationship. The witty banter and clever dialogue between the characters keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end. Molière's sharp wit and satire shine through in this play, making it a joy to read.

The characters are well-developed and each brings something unique to the story. From the meddling parents to the loyal servants, every character plays a vital role in the overall plot. The pacing of the play is fast-paced and the comedic moments are well-timed, keeping the audience laughing throughout.

Overall, Magnificent Lovers is a delightful and entertaining play that explores the complexities of love and relationships in a humorous and relatable way. Molière's talent for satire and wit is on full display in this play, making it a must-read for fans of comedic literature.

Book Description:
"The King [Louis XIV], who will have nothing but what is magnificent in all he undertakes, wished to give his court an entertainment which should comprise all that the stage can furnish. To facilitate the execution of so vast an idea, and to link together so many different things, his Majesty chose for the subject two rival princes, who, in the lovely vale of Tempe, where the Pythian Games were to be celebrated, vie with each other in fêting a young princess and her mother with all imaginable gallantries." - Summary by The Translator Cast list: Iphicrate, prince in love with Eriphyle: Aaron White Timocles, prince in love with Eriphyle: Josh Kibbey Sostratus, a general, also in love with Eriphyle: Tomas Peter Anaxarchus, an astrologer: Sonia Cleon, his son: Campbell Schelp Chorœbus, in the suit of Aristione: Sandra Schmit Clitidas, a court jester, one of the attendants of Eriphyle: ToddHW Aristione, a princess, mother to Eriphyle: Cornel Nemes Eriphyle, a princess, daughter to Aristione: thestorygirl Cleonice, confidante to Eriphyle: Leanne Yau A sham Venus, acting in concert with Anaxarchus: Foon Aeolus: Elsie Selwyn A Triton: Jim Locke Other Tritons: Morgan Z. Sowell A Cupid: EikyTavie Another Cupid: Lex Hankins Yet Another Cupid: Sonia Neptune: Nemo A Sea God: Frédéric Surget Second Sea God: April 6090 Third Sea God: Gail Wamba Climene: Nichalia Schwartz Philinte: Son of the Exiles Stage Directions: Larry Wilson Edited by: ToddHW