The School of Maliciousness and Other Plays

The popular salon of Lady Plutni has long turned into a real "school of maliciousness" — encouraged by their hostess, high-society gossipers have destroyed more than one reputation and disrupted more than one wedding. And now, the sly hypocrite Joseph Surfaces seeks help from Lady Plutni. Joseph and his brother, the extravagant good-natured Charles, are vying for the hand of Maria, the niece of the wealthy Sir Peter Tizle. Favoring Joseph, Lady Plutni spreads a rumor about a romantic affair between Charles and Sir Peter's young wife.
This edition also includes the plays "Rivals" and "Pizarro".