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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7080956/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Humorous Fiction Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg</url><title>School for Wives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/school-for-wives--7080956</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:11:45 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Humorous Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker61@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"/><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>c11d967a-cfed-52e4-a495-070a980af389</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Merry Devil of Edmonton-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-devil-of-edmonton-william-shakespeare--74096108</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74096108</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74096108/merry_devil_of_edmonton_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="45182071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5642</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Heautontimorumenos; the Self-Tormentor-Terence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/heautontimorumenos-the-self-tormentor-terence--74070229</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74070229</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:03:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74070229/heautontimorumenos_the_self_tormentor_terence.mp3" length="55199788" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6893</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Peer Gynt-Henrik Ibsen</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/peer-gynt-henrik-ibsen--74042410</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74042410</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:03:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74042410/peer_gynt_henrik_ibsen.mp3" length="153073234" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>19115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>One-Act Play Collection 010-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-act-play-collection-010-various--74017389</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74017389</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:02:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74017389/one_act_play_collection_010_various.mp3" length="128798531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>16084</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Merry Wives of Windsor (version 2)-William Shakespeare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merry-wives-of-windsor-version-2-william-shakespeare--73989360</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73989360</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:02:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73989360/merry_wives_of_windsor_version_2_william_shakespeare.mp3" length="82757071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>10334</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Misanthrope-Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/misanthrope-moliere--73964361</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73964361</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73964361/misanthrope_molie_re.mp3" length="62929090" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7858</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Devil is an Ass-Ben Jonson</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/devil-is-an-ass-ben-jonson--73939641</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73939641</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:02:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73939641/devil_is_an_ass_ben_jonson.mp3" length="97426625" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12166</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gay Lord Quex-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gay-lord-quex-arthur-wing-pinero--73911599</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73911599</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:03:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73911599/gay_lord_quex_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="101567795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Recruiting Officer-George Farquhar</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/recruiting-officer-george-farquhar--73884940</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73884940</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:02:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73884940/recruiting_officer_george_farquhar.mp3" length="63696532" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7954</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Love for Love-William Congreve</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-for-love-william-congreve--73859716</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73859716</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:02:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73859716/love_for_love_william_congreve.mp3" length="115021606" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14363</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Squire-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/squire-arthur-wing-pinero--73839441</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73839441</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:02:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73839441/squire_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="74826914" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>9344</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Frailty and Hypocrisy (Figaro Trilogy #3)-Pierre Beaumarchais</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/frailty-and-hypocrisy-figaro-trilogy-3-pierre-beaumarchais--73819239</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73819239</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:17:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73819239/frailty_and_hypocrisy_figaro_trilogy_3_pierre_beaumarchais.mp3" length="61335590" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7659</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Gay Lord Quex-Arthur Wing Pinero</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/gay-lord-quex-arthur-wing-pinero--73789952</link><description><![CDATA[In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73789952</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:37:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73789952/gay_lord_quex_arthur_wing_pinero.mp3" length="101567795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>12683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>School for Wives - Molière</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-for-wives-moliere--73331154</link><description><![CDATA["School for Wives" by Molière is a classic exploration of marriage, relationships, and the complexities of love. The play delves into the dynamics of how women are educated and prepared for their roles as wives, raising questions about autonomy and societal expectations. Its sharp wit and insightful commentary on gender roles make it a timeless piece that resonates with contemporary audiences. The themes of manipulation, trust, and the quest for genuine connection remain relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring nature of love and partnership. Engaging and thought-provoking, this work continues to challenge perceptions and provoke discussion on the nature of relationships.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73331154</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:11:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73331154/school_for_wives_molie_re.mp3" length="53971001" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7/ca2c7704-e357-4b5d-b480-3d8341b9f6f7.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"School for Wives" by Molière is a classic exploration of marriage, relationships, and the complexities of love. The play delves into the dynamics of how women are educated and prepared for their roles as wives, raising questions about autonomy and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["School for Wives" by Molière is a classic exploration of marriage, relationships, and the complexities of love. The play delves into the dynamics of how women are educated and prepared for their roles as wives, raising questions about autonomy and societal expectations. Its sharp wit and insightful commentary on gender roles make it a timeless piece that resonates with contemporary audiences. The themes of manipulation, trust, and the quest for genuine connection remain relevant today, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring nature of love and partnership. 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72327503</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72327503/school_for_wives_moliere.mp3" length="53913850" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb/9e7ee868-0041-4e25-83e9-79c54dfdaddb.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Molière</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). 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Listen to both and see if this comedic genius of the farce changed his attitude. - Summary by ToddHW and The Translator Cast list: Arnolphe, alias Monsieur De La Souche: Peter Tucker Chrysalde, friend to Arnolphe: ToddHW Horace, in love with Agnes: Tomas Peter Enrique, brother-in-law of Chrysalde: Chuck Williamson Oronte, father to Horace and a great friend of Arnolphe: Nemo Alain, a country fellow, servant to Arnolphe: alanmapstone A Notary: Zames Curran Agnes, a young innocent girl, brought up by Arnolphe: Leanne Yau Georgette, a country-woman, servant to Arnolphe: Sonia Stage Directions: Availle Edited By: ToddHW]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6740</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>agnes,arnolphe,chrysalde,horace,humorous,moli,moliere,school,toddhw,wives</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/00cf115e2dd245145735903d34e82038.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
