Many sources, like Karlinsky's study, agree that it is the most quoted piece of Russian literature.
Bernard Pares's translation into English maintains its rhyme scheme, while Anthony Burgess' is notable for titling it after the hero. A notable speech in this work describes a worthy roisterer trading his servants for three borzoi hounds. The fifteenth scene of the third act consists of Mr. D and Mr. N conversing about the protagonist's insanity. The character of Repetilov in this play is notable for joining every secret society he can, while the central patriarch of this play, who works at a government office, wants his daughter to marry Colonel Skalozub, even though she loves (*) Molchalin. Many sources, like Karlinsky's study, agree that it is the most quoted piece of Russian literature. For 10 points, name this play in which Famusov's daughter Sonya is eyed by Chatsky, the foremost Russian comedy of manners, written by Alexander Griboyedov. [Ike]
Bernard Pares's translation into English maintains its rhyme scheme, while Anthony Burgess' is notable for titling it after the hero.
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