Saituri: Komedia 5:ssä näytöksessä

by Molière

"Saituri: Komedia 5:ssä näytöksessä" by Molière is a five-act comedy first performed in 1668. The miserly Harpagon obsesses over his hidden gold while scheming to marry a young woman his own son loves. He plans to force his daughter into marriage, unaware she has a secret boyfriend. When his treasure is stolen, Harpagon suspects everyone—including the audience. This character-driven farce blends satire with theatrical innovation, building toward revelations that untangle the romantic complications through unexpected family connections.