Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite by Molière

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Author Molière, 1622-1673
Translator Page, Curtis Hidden, 1870-1946
Title Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite
Note Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tartuffe
Credits Produced by Dagny and John Vickers
Summary "Tartuffe; Or, The Hypocrite" by Molière is a classic comedic play written in the mid-17th century. The work explores themes of hypocrisy, religious devotion, and familial conflict through the character of Orgon, who has become infatuated with Tartuffe, a conman posing as a pious man. The play serves as a satirical commentary on society's susceptibility to deceit and the dangers of blind faith. At the start of "Tartuffe," we are introduced to Madame Pernelle, who criticizes her family and household for their lack of respect and adherence to the religious dictate she supports through Tartuffe. Orgon, her son, idolizes Tartuffe and disregards the concerns of his family, including his daughter Mariane, who is secretly in love with Valère. As the scene unfolds, the family's growing frustration with Tartuffe's influence highlights the tension between genuine devotion and the false piety that deceives Orgon, setting the stage for the comedic conflicts that will ensue as they attempt to confront his misguided affections. (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. 2027
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 31, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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