Tartuffe Moliere Richard Wilbur Translated French Comedy Play Drama Vintage
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Tartuffe Moliere Richard Wilbur Translated French Comedy Play Drama Vintage. Tartuffe is his most famous and explosive work—originally banned for five years after its 1664 debut because religious elites were offended by how perfectly it mocked spiritual phonies. Serving the royal court of King Louis XIV, Molière used ridiculous situations to fearlessly expose high-society hypocrisy and greed. 📚 About the Book Tartuffe is a world-famous, five-act satirical comedy following a wealthy but naive gentleman who falls under the spell of a smooth-talking religious fraud. This specific edition features the celebrated, award-winning translation by American poet Richard Wilbur. Written in brilliant rhymed couplets, Wilbur flawlessly preserves the comedic timing, rhythm, and sharp wit of the original text, making it the definitive translation used by theater departments worldwide. ✍️ About the Author Molière (1622–1673), the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, is a grand master of comic playwriting and French Neoclassical literature. Serving the royal court of King Louis XIV, Molière used ridiculous situations to fearlessly expose high-society hypocrisy and greed. Tartuffe is his most famous and explosive work—originally banned for five years after its 1664 debut because religious elites were offended by how perfectly it mocked spiritual phonies.
