The Hypochondriac - a Play in 3 Acts
- ISBN-10
- 1723876437
- ISBN-13
- 9781723876431
- Pages
- 70
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-09-20
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Author
- Rolf McEwen
Description
This is a crisp, lively adaptation of The Imaginary Invalid, by Moliere. Argan, the hypochondriac, imagines himself to be sick all of the time. He considers himself afflicted with numerous diseases which he hires doctors to treat by ridiculous and costly means. His wife and two daughters suffer as a result of his obsession. His second wife, Beline, will benefit by his death, and she secretly looks forward to his passing. Argan desires his daughter Angelique to marry a physician in order that his medical expenses can be eliminated. Angelique, however, is love with a man of her own choosing. The mother and daughter scheme to prevent Argan's plans. The story is set in Paris in 1666. It includes singing and ballet performances.
