THE MAGNIFICENT LOVERS (LES AMANTS MAGNIFIQUES)

BY

MOLIERE


TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH PROSE.

_WITH SHORT INTRODUCTIONS AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_.

BY

CHARLES HERON WALL




The subject of this play was given by Louis XIV. It was acted before
him at Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on February 4, 1670, but was never
represented in Paris, and was only printed after Moliere's death. It
is one of the weakest plays of Moliere, upon whom unfortunately now
rested the whole responsibility of the court entertainments. His
attack upon astrology is the most interesting part.

Moliere acted the part of Clitidas.



PREFACE BY THE AUTHOR.