About “Woe from Wit”
Woe from Wit is Alexander Griboyedov's comedy written in verse. It satirizes the society of post-Napoleonic Moscow, a period marked by social and political change. A high official in the play refers to it as "a pasquinade on Moscow," highlighting its critical and humorous portrayal of the city's social scene. The work reflects the tensions and behaviors of its time through its characters and dialogue. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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- Published
- 1825