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.

Monsieur De Pourceaugnac

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'Monsieur de Pourceaugnac', acted on October 6, 1669, is nothing but a farce. But Molière excels in farce as well as in higher comedy…

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…

Princess of Elis

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In the month of May 1664, Louis XIV entertained the Queen-mother, Anne of Austria, and his own wife , Maria Theresa, with a brilliant and su…

The Doctor In Spite Of Himself


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Enjoy two delightful adaptations of Molière's classic comedy Le Médecin malgré lui. The first adaptation was crafted by…

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 School for Husbands


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An adaptation by Lawrence Langner, this production of The School for Husbands was broadcast on the NBC radio series GREAT PLAYS on April 2, …

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…

George Dandin: or The Abashed Husband

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Henri Van Laun and Molière



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

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…

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