Tartuffe (Translated by Curtis Hidden Page with an Introduction by John E. Matzke)

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Drama, Continental European
Cover of the book Tartuffe (Translated by Curtis Hidden Page with an Introduction by John E. Matzke) by Moliere, Neeland Media LLC
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Moliere ISBN: 9781420955323
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC Publication: May 31, 2017
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing Language: English
Author: Moliere
ISBN: 9781420955323
Publisher: Neeland Media LLC
Publication: May 31, 2017
Imprint: Digireads.com Publishing
Language: English
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known popularly by his stage name Molière, is regarded as one of the masters of French comedic drama. When Molière began acting in Paris there were two well-established theatrical companies, those of the Hôtel de Bourgogne and the Marais. Joining these theatrical companies would have been impossible for a new member of the acting profession like Molière and thus he performed with traveling troupes of actors in the French provinces. It was during this period that Molière would refine his skills as both an actor and a writer. Eventually his reputation would increase allowing him to return to Paris where he gained the patronage of Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, the brother of the King of France, Louis XIV. One of Molière’s most controversial plays, “Tartuffe” first appeared in 1664. It is the story of Orgon, the head of his family, who has fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, an imposter who pretends to be pious and to speak with divine authority. Because of its satirical presentation of religion “Tartuffe” greatly offended religious authorities of the time causing its censor by the King. Eventually after two revisions the play was allowed to be publically performed at the Palais-Royal theatre were it was highly successful. This edition follows the translation of Curtis Hidden Page, includes an introduction by John E. Matzke, and a biographical afterword.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known popularly by his stage name Molière, is regarded as one of the masters of French comedic drama. When Molière began acting in Paris there were two well-established theatrical companies, those of the Hôtel de Bourgogne and the Marais. Joining these theatrical companies would have been impossible for a new member of the acting profession like Molière and thus he performed with traveling troupes of actors in the French provinces. It was during this period that Molière would refine his skills as both an actor and a writer. Eventually his reputation would increase allowing him to return to Paris where he gained the patronage of Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, the brother of the King of France, Louis XIV. One of Molière’s most controversial plays, “Tartuffe” first appeared in 1664. It is the story of Orgon, the head of his family, who has fallen under the influence of Tartuffe, an imposter who pretends to be pious and to speak with divine authority. Because of its satirical presentation of religion “Tartuffe” greatly offended religious authorities of the time causing its censor by the King. Eventually after two revisions the play was allowed to be publically performed at the Palais-Royal theatre were it was highly successful. This edition follows the translation of Curtis Hidden Page, includes an introduction by John E. Matzke, and a biographical afterword.

More books from Neeland Media LLC

Cover of the book The Pot of Broth by Moliere
Cover of the book The Winter’s Tale (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford) by Moliere
Cover of the book Pizarro by Moliere
Cover of the book Britannicus by Moliere
Cover of the book The Story of My Life (The Complete Memoirs of Giacomo Casanova, Volume 11 of 12) by Moliere
Cover of the book Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition by Moliere
Cover of the book A Philosophical Inquiry into the Origin of Our Ideas of the Sublime and Beautiful by Moliere
Cover of the book The Doctor's Dilemma by Moliere
Cover of the book The Cherry Orchard by Moliere
Cover of the book The Sport of the Gods by Moliere
Cover of the book Alcestis by Moliere
Cover of the book The Bacchae and Other Plays by Moliere
Cover of the book Laxdaela Saga by Moliere
Cover of the book The Metamorphoses (Translated and annotated by Henry T. Riley) by Moliere
Cover of the book Spoon River Anthology by Moliere
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy