Molière

Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name Molière, was a celebrated French playwright and actor born on January 15, 1622. Renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior, Molière's works often blend humor with profound social commentary. He became a prominent figure in the theatrical world of 17th-century France, and his plays, such as "Tartuffe," "The Misanthrope," and "L'École des Femmes," continue to resonate with audiences today. Molière's talent for crafting complex characters and engaging narratives has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest playwrights in Western literature.

Despite facing controversy and opposition during his lifetime, particularly from religious groups who disapproved of his satirical take on society, Molière remained dedicated to his craft until his untimely death in 1673. His works explore themes of hypocrisy, love, and the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on their own lives. If you're curious about the intricacies of human nature and enjoy clever humor, dive into Molière's plays available in the app. His timeless insights are sure to spark your imagination and entertain you for hours.

The Magnificent Lovers

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"The King [Louis XIV], who will have nothing but what is magnificent in all he undertakes, wished to give his court an entertainment wh…

The Physician In Spite of Himself

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The Physician In Spite of Himself … is written in a most unbounded spirit of mirth, the matrimonial breezes wafting a certain amount of refr…

Two Pastorals: an Heroic and a Comic

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Moliere, on the way to the Ballet of the Muses, a court festival, started to write a new Heroic Pastoral. "He chose for his subject a s…

Don Garcia of Navarre, or the Jealous Prince

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Nothing can be more unlike The Pretentious Young Ladies or Sganarelle than Molière's Don Garcia of Navarre. The Théâtre …

The Imaginary Invalid

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An adaptation of Molière's classic work, The Imaginary Invalid was broadcast on the NBC radio series GREAT PLAYS on December 15, 1940…

The Bores

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Moliere: "Never was any Dramatic performance so hurried as this; and it is a thing, I believe, quite new, to have a comedy planned, fin…

The Blunderer, or The Counterplots

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A very early Moliere. From the Translator: "In this piece the plot is carried on ... by a servant, Mascarille, who is the first origina…

George Dandin: or The Abashed Husband

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"The treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle having been ratified ... and peace being assured ... Louis XIV resolved to give a festival in his favori…

Love is the Best Doctor

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Four most fashionable doctors are called in by Sganarelle to cure his daughter, but instead they argue about everything and Sganarelle is dr…

George Dandin, ou Le mari confondu

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George Dandin soupçonne sa femme de le tromper avec un galant. Mais il a beau s'enrager et essayer de convaincre ses beaux-parents de…

La Comtesse d'Escarbagnas

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La Comtesse d'Escarbagnas est une comédie-ballet de Molière (musique de Charpentier et ballets de Beauchamp), commandée…

Les Précieuses ridicules

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Madelon et Cathos, deux jeunes provinciales, arrivent à Paris en quête d'amour et de jeux d'esprit. Gorgibus, père de Ma…

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