For the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Western World’s foremost author of dramatic comedy, FSU/Asolo Conservatory not only provides a verse-filled comedic treat but a visual one, as well. The Learned Ladies of Moliere’s play exemplify both as they act to dominate family and anyone who’d join or even serve them. Since learning, especially use of language, is their weapon, isn’t it fitting that Moliere’s French alexandrines be well translated to English iambic pentameter lines that their antagonists won’t be able to use against them? Or will they?
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