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Edwin MorganPoetry · Essays·1920–2010
Master Peter Pathelin
This classic medieval French farce introduces Master Peter Pathelin, a cunning lawyer who attempts to swindle a draper out of a bolt of cloth. His elaborate scheme soon spirals into a series of comical deceptions and misunderstandings involving a shepherd, a judge, and a flock of sheep. It's a witty and timeless tale where everyone tries to outsmart each other, often with hilarious and ironic consequences.