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.
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…
Le Malade imaginaire
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Le Malade imaginaire est la dernière comédie écrite par Molière.À la quatrième représentati…
Dom Juan
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Dom Juan, ou Le Festin de pierre est une comédie de Molière en cinq actes et en prose dont la « Troupe de Monsieur fr&eg…
L’École des Femmes
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L’École des femmes est une comédie de Molière en cinq actes et en vers, créée au théâtre du …
Tartuffe
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Molière
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greates…
Les Fourberies de Scapin
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Cette pièce en trois actes et en prose créée en 1671 au théâtre du Palais-Royal en 1671 n’obtint pas imm…
Tartuffe, ou L’Imposteur
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Le Tartuffe, ou L’Imposteur est une comédie en cinq actes de Molière représentée pour la première fois au…
Dom Juan ou le Festin de pierre
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Les libertins ne font jamais bonne fin. Dom Juan défie le Ciel et la société, accompagné par son faire-valoir de…
Le Misanthrope, ou L’Atrabiliaire amoureux
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Le Misanthrope, ou L’Atrabilaire amoureux est une comédie de Molière en cinq actes et en vers jouée pour la premi&egrav…
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…
The Miser
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The Miser is a comedy of manners about a rich moneylender named Harpagon. His feisty children long to escape from his penny-pinching househo…
The Misanthrope
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Alceste, the misanthrope, hates everyone including himself. But unlike in many pure farces with their cliche stock characters, the character…
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…
The Imaginary Invalid
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The Imaginary Invalid (French: Le Malade imaginaire) is a three-act comédie-ballet by the French playwright Molière. It was fi…
Les Fourberies de Scapin (Version 2)
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Les Fourberies de Scapin est une comédie de Molière en trois actes et en prose, créée au théâtre du…
The Learned Women
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Two young people, Henriette and Clitandre, are in love, but in order to marry, they must overcome an obstacle: the attitude of Henriette's f…
Le Médecin volant
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Le Médecin Volant est une comédie burlesque écrite par Molière, probablement au début de sa carriè…
The School for Husbands
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In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands (this one) and then The School for Wives. "The central situations …
The School for Wives
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In 1661 and 1662 Moliere presented the plays The School for Husbands and then The School for Wives (this one). "The central situations …
The Bourgeois Gentleman
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The Bourgeois Gentleman of the title is a middle-class social climber, assured that by learning all the arts of a true and noble gentleman, …