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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:musical
gptkb:opera gptkb:play |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:The_School_for_Wives_(film)
gptkb:The_School_for_Wives_(film,_1974) The School for Wives (musical) The School for Wives (opera) Molière's play |
| gptkbp:adaptations |
gptkb:theater
gptkb:The_School_for_Wives_(TV_adaptation) gptkb:film adapted into various formats |
| gptkbp:artistic_influence |
influenced by operetta
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| gptkbp:audience |
popular among contemporary audiences
studied in literature courses popular with audiences engaging and entertaining performed in schools and universities |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Molière
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| gptkbp:based_on |
play by Molière
The School for Wives by Molière |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Chrysale
gptkb:Oronte gptkb:Agnes gptkb:Arnolphe gptkb:Horace gptkb:Alain gptkb:Georgette gptkb:Monsieur_de_la_Rivière gptkb:Monsieur_de_la_Souche Monsieur de la Roche Monsieur de la Plage Monsieur de la Ville Monsieur de Garcigny Monsieur de la Boulangerie Monsieur de la Mer Monsieur de la Couronne Monsieur de la Forêt Monsieur de la Montagne Monsieur de la Prairie Monsieur de la Vallée |
| gptkbp:character_development |
focuses on character arcs
highlights personal growth Agnes's growth towards independence Arnolphe's downfall due to his jealousy Agnes's independence Arnolphe's jealousy Chrysale's support Horace's love Oronte's rivalry depicts societal expectations explores character flaws |
| gptkbp:character_relationships |
Arnolphe and Agnes
Arnolphe and Horace explores complex relationships Agnes and Horace Arnolphe's control over Agnes Chrysale's support for Horace Horace's love for Agnes |
| gptkbp:choreography |
includes ballet elements
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| gptkbp:composer |
gptkb:Jules_Massenet
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| gptkbp:conflict |
love vs. control
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| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
analyzed in musicology studies
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
generally positive
well-received mixed reviews at premiere considered a classic of French literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
performed worldwide
inspired adaptations translated into multiple languages influenced modern comedies inspired discussions on gender roles influenced later playwrights studied in literature courses adapted into various languages inspired adaptations in various languages discussed in literary studies inspired theatrical productions remains relevant in opera culture |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in popular culture
influenced modern romantic comedies often referenced in discussions of marriage |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
reflects societal norms of the time
exploration of gender roles reflection of societal norms satire of education critique of marriage satire of marriage norms examination of foolishness |
| gptkbp:demographics |
appeals to opera enthusiasts
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| gptkbp:director |
various renowned directors
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| gptkbp:first_performance |
gptkb:Opéra-Comique
1662 1954-12-01 |
| gptkbp:follows |
the story of a man and his ward
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:musical_comedy
gptkb:comedy comic opera |
| gptkbp:has_song |
gptkb:Marc_Blitzstein
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| gptkbp:has_soundtrack |
gptkb:Marc_Blitzstein
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
17th century France
reflects 17th-century French society reflects 17th-century France reflects late 19th-century France addresses social norms examines marriage customs |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The School for Wives
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| gptkbp:influence |
French theatre
French comedy subsequent comedies Molière's later works subsequent comedies about marriage |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
influenced later French composers
|
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:French_farce
French opera tradition |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
satirical comedies
modern feminist works Molière's comedic style |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
The School for Wives (novel)
|
| gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:librettist |
gptkb:Albert_Carré
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| gptkbp:literary_significance |
considered a classic of French literature
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| gptkbp:main_character |
gptkb:Agnes
gptkb:Arnolphe gptkb:Horace |
| gptkbp:music_style |
farce
romanticism French classical theatre includes dramatic elements |
| gptkbp:notable_aria |
Ouvre ton cœur
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| gptkbp:notable_artist |
performed by famous opera singers
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
received various awards
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| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Chrysalde
gptkb:Monsieur_de_la_Souche La Flèche |
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
gptkb:Royal_Theatre
gptkb:The_Old_Vic gptkb:The_National_Theatre gptkb:La_Comédie-Française gptkb:Theatre_Royal,_Bath gptkb:Royal_Shakespeare_Company gptkb:Theatre_de_la_Ville gptkb:Comédie-Française Molière's own performance as Arnolphe |
| gptkbp:notable_performances |
performed at major opera houses
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| gptkbp:notable_production |
gptkb:Royal_Shakespeare_Company
gptkb:theater gptkb:Comédie-Française |
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" I would rather be a fool than a husband."
" I want to be the master of my own house." “ I would rather be a fool than a husband.” “ A woman is a creature who is always in need of a man.” “ I want to be the master of my own house.” “ To marry is to be a slave.” |
| gptkbp:notable_song |
gptkb:The_Girl_Who_Came_to_Supper
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| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:education
gender roles freedom vs. control |
| gptkbp:number_of_acts |
gptkb:3
gptkb:5 |
| gptkbp:orchestration |
full orchestra
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| gptkbp:original_language |
gptkb:French
English |
| gptkbp:performance |
1955-01-01
approximately 2 hours performed in various countries has a rich performance history |
| gptkbp:performance_style |
gptkb:satire
farce character-driven comedy |
| gptkbp:performance_tradition |
part of French opera repertoire
often performed in France |
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:The_New_York_City_Opera
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| gptkbp:plot |
A man tries to control his wife.
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| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1890
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:Paris
The Palais-Royal Theatre |
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:1954
1662 |
| gptkbp:produced_by |
gptkb:The_New_York_City_Opera
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| gptkbp:published_in |
1663
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| gptkbp:recordings |
multiple recordings available
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| gptkbp:related_works |
gptkb:Tartuffe
gptkb:The_Misanthrope gptkb:The_School_for_Husbands |
| gptkbp:research_interest |
subject of academic research
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| gptkbp:revival |
frequently performed
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| gptkbp:role |
Agnes -the naive young woman
Arnolphe -the jealous husband Chrysale -Arnolphe's friend Georgette -the maid Horace -the young suitor Agnes -ward Alain -servant Arnolphe -guardian Chrysale -brother of Arnolphe Georgette -maid Horace -suitor Monsieur de la Souche -father of Horace |
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Paris
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| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:France
gptkb:Paris |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
gptkb:marriage
foolishness the school the marriage as a social contract the school as a metaphor for control |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
gptkb:education
gptkb:social_class gptkb:youth gptkb:deception gptkb:wisdom love freedom social commentary hypocrisy gender roles control foolishness |
| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:deception gptkb:feminism recurring musical motifs |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:marriage
gptkb:deception love love and marriage |
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:L'École_des_femmes
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| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Molière
gptkb:Marc_Blitzstein |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Molière
gptkb:Agnes gptkb:André_Gide |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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