The Jealousy of le Barbouillé / (La Jalousie du Barbouillé)

Name: The Jealousy of le Barbouillé / (La Jalousie du Barbouillé)
Author: Molière

By Molière

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A short comic play depicts a jealous husband who frets over his wife's behavior and consults a self-important, pedantic doctor; scenes alternate with the wife's clandestine meetings with a young suitor and the interventions of servants and relatives. The farce exposes the ridiculousness of irrational jealousy and pretentious scholarship through rapid dialogue, exaggerated rhetoric, linguistic play, and physical comedy, using stock characters and mistaken intentions to generate comic tension and satirical commentary on domestic and social manners.

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.