Tartuffe: Viisinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä

Name: Tartuffe: Viisinäytöksinen huvinäytelmä
Author: Molière

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A self‑proclaimed man of piety ingratiates himself with a credulous family head, wins authority in the household and upends marriage plans and domestic harmony. Doubting relatives and a sharp‑witted servant conspire to reveal his true, self‑serving motives through clever stratagems and a staged exposure that unmasks his hypocrisy. The work satirizes religious pretence and human gullibility, contrasting public sanctimony with private vice, and combines farcical situations and social criticism within a tightly plotted dramatic structure that ends with the impostor exposed and the household seeking to restore order.

About the Author

Molière

Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a seminal French playwright and actor of the 17th century, renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior. He is celebrated for his contributions to the genre of comedy, often blending humor with social critique. His notable works include "Tartuffe," a scathing satire on hypocrisy and religious pretense, and "The Misanthrope," which explores themes of honesty and social norms. Molière's plays are characterized by their clever dialogue, memorable characters, and enduring relevance, solidifying his place as a cornerstone of Western literature.