It takes the average reader 1 hour and 32 minutes to read The Middle Class Gentleman by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
In this adaptation by Rolf McEwen of the famous comedy by Moliere, a gentleman of Paris by the name of Jourdain attempts to establish himself as an impressive member of the upper classes. He hires people to instruct him in those arts and habits possessed by wealthy and sophisticated members of society. He employs a Music Master to teach him music, a Dancing Master to teach dance, a Fencing Master to instruct him in swordsmanship, and a Master of Philosophy to tutor him in the academic refinements of higher thought. He obtains the finest wardrobe from his Master Tailor and the Tailor's Apprentice. He is often dressed in displays of poor taste.Madame Jourdain is a wise and witty wife who tries to enlighten her husband regarding his obsessions. Jourdain's elegant daughter Lucile has fallen in love with the passionate and temperamental Cleonte, who has a caddy servant Covielle that feeds a fire of anger and jealousy when the girls give the two fellows insufficient attention.Jourdain decides to spice his life up with the help of a deceitful friend Dorante whose title of Count holds Jourdain in awe. Dorante arranges for an attractive lady named Dorimene to dine with him at his home while his wife is ushered away on other business. A maid-servant Nicole assists Madame Jourdain in spying out improper activities about the house. The result is confusion and sheer madness.
The Middle Class Gentleman by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin Moliere is 92 pages long, and a total of 23,184 words.
This makes it 31% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 6 minutes to read The Middle Class Gentleman aloud.
The Middle Class Gentleman is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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