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Jean-Baptiste Poquelin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist pɔklɛ̃]; 15 January 1622 (baptised) – 17 February 1673), known by his stage name Molière (UK: / ˈ m ɒ l i ɛər, ˈ m oʊ l-/, US: / m oʊ l ˈ j ɛər, ˌ m oʊ l i ˈ ɛər /, French:), was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in ...
Apr 23, 2024 · Molière (baptized January 15, 1622, Paris, France—died February 17, 1673, Paris) was a French actor and playwright, the greatest of all writers of French comedy. Although the sacred and secular authorities of 17th-century France often combined against him, the genius of Molière finally emerged to win him acclaim.
Molière is considered the creator of modern French comedy and the fact his writings and performances are still studied, interpreted, and celebrated today demonstrates the enduring power of his...
Seeking to restore the glory of France, the leaders of the Third Republic looked to that most French of periods, the age of Louis XIV, and to its most accessible (and entertaining) author, Molière. His theatre was thus proposed as a representation of traditional bourgeois values; at its heart,
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more.
Feb 17, 2023 · A keen-eyed observer of his contemporaries and avid chronicler of all their ways and works, Molière was skilled in all aspects of drama, appealing to both the public and the Court. Today, Molière’s work is considered one of the highlights of world literature.
Molière , orig. Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, (baptized Jan. 15, 1622, Paris, France—died Feb. 17, 1673, Paris), French playwright, actor, and director. The son of a prosperous upholsterer, he left home to become an actor in 1643, joining forces with the Béjart family.
