The Prude

The book presents a comedic narrative that draws inspiration from an English work titled the Plain Dealer, highlighting cultural contrasts in theatrical expression. It critiques the differing styles of English and French comedy, noting that the English approach tends to be more audacious, while the French style is more restrained. Voltaire offers a commentary on the challenges of adapting English humor for French audiences, suggesting that the original's boldness does not translate well to the French stage.