Word: pirandelloid
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...Impromptu de Versailles is a play within a play within a play within a play, and the theme of all the plays is--plays. The Pirandelloid construction gives Moliere, who played the part of Moliere in the original production at Versailles, a chance to parody his critics, the actors in opposing companies, Corneille, courtiers, and a variety of inexpressibly minor playwrights. What is more, he sets up standards of performance which the Comedie Francaise has been achieving (with few lapses) ever since. The play is slight, compared to Moliere's more serious or more farcical efforts, but its brilliant...
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