Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite by Molière
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| Author | Molière, 1622-1673 |
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| Translator | Hoeper, Jeffrey D. |
| Title | Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartuffe |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Summary | "Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite" by Molière is a play written in the 17th century. The work delves into themes of hypocrisy, religion, and morality, focusing on the character of Tartuffe, a fraudulent religious zealot who manipulates those around him for personal gain. The narrative unfolds around Orgon, the head of a household who is entranced by Tartuffe's false piety, causing tension within his family. The opening of the play introduces us to Madame Pernelle, who is extremely critical of her family and their lifestyle, blaming them for not adhering to the moral dictates of Tartuffe, whom she considers virtuous. Various characters voice their disdain and skepticism towards Tartuffe, especially Damis, who is frustrated by his family's blind obedience to the scheming impostor. As the dialogue progresses, it becomes clear that Orgon is under the spell of Tartuffe, ignoring the concerns of his family. The conflict escalates with Damis's determination to protect his family's honor from Tartuffe's impending grasp, setting the stage for the ensuing drama centered on deception and the quest for truth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | French drama -- 17th century -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28488 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 30, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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