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Molière Study GuideJean-Baptiste Poquelin (15 January 1622 – 17 February 1673), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière". Molière found success among Parisians with plays such as The Affected Ladies, The School for Husbands, and The School for Wives. Despite the adulation of the court and Parisians, Molière's satires attracted criticism from churchmen. For Tartuffe's impiety, the Catholic Church denounced this study of religious hypocrisy, which was followed by a ban by the Parlement, while Don Juan was withdrawn and never restaged by Molière. ——Wikipedia Reading QuizzesThe TextsTartuffe. In English. Project Gutenberg. Tartuffe. In French. Project Gutenberg. Tartuffe, or the Imposter (act III, scenes 1-4). youtube.com Background and SummaryMolière. Wikipedia. Tartuffe. Wikipedia. Back to the schedule page. Programs and information provided by hcexres@prismnet.com. |