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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...
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.
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.
Apr 22, 2024 · Molière - French Genius, Comedic Master, Playwright: After the French were roundly defeated in the Franco-German War (1870–71), they looked to strengthen two cultural institutions that, they believed, were the sources of their weakness: the army and the school system.
Feb 17, 2023 · Actor, playwright, director of Philippe, the Duke of Orléans’ Troupe from 1658 and then director of the King’s Troupe from 1665. Dates. January 15 th, 1622 - February 17 th, 1673. Residency at Versailles. 1663-1673.
Molière (1622 – 17 February 1673) was a French actor, director and writer. His real name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, Molière was his stage name. He wrote some of the most important comedies in human history. He was born in Paris where his father owned a carpet shop. As a young person, Molière decided to live an artist's life.
Apr 11, 2024 · Molière is particularly distinguished for his exceptional mastery of satire in his iconic works. “Tartuffe” (1664) remains a pinnacle of his satirical genius, mocking religious hypocrisy through the character Tartuffe, a false devotee manipulating the credulous Orgon.
Jan 14, 2022 · Saturday marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of Jean-Baptise Poquelin, better known by his stage name, Molière. Dubbed the Shakespeare of France, the actor and playwright is considered one...
