Tartuffe, by Moliere

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“Tartuffe” by Molière is a comedic masterpiece that delivers a sharp critique of hypocrisy and deceit with wit and humor. Its brilliantly crafted characters, particularly Tartuffe, embody religious hypocrisy in a way that remains relevant today. A must-read for lovers of satire and comedy, “Tartuffe” is a timeless classic that continues to entertain and enlighten audiences worldwide.

It’s my first Molière book in English. Richard Wilbur did an excellent job translating in a poetic way, the same as molière’s way. I’m amazed of how simple the reading is, yet it showed the characters in a complex and transparent way. Dr. Amir Gendy Surgeon and Author of “BETTER,” “The Future of Medicine and the Fate of Humanity,” “THE abNORMAL,” and “The Surgeon,” and “The Heiress.”

Moliere's play 'Tartuffe', is such a comic and fun to read.

This play still has a lot to say 300+ years later. It was banned when first presented by Moliere by the French Authorities and the church. Now it is considered one of the best, earliest “Sarcastic Comedies” ridiculing the “hypocracy” back then. Know any Hypocrites now days who need to be banned? (Also a “T” name)

I love Tartuffe, and Wilbur's translation is incredible. However, the printing in the edition I was received was poor; it was blurry and fuzzy, like an offset reproduction of another reproduction of a fax ;-)

The beauty and mastery of Richard Wilbur's quill never ceases to amaze. And Moliere's masterpiece is as current today as it was centuries ago. This along with The Misanthrope, The Learned Ladies and The School for Wives should be on the bookshelf (or on the Kindle...oh, you youngsters and your hi-tech devices) of every student of classical acting. I must admit I am chuckling at some of the "armchair scholars" who are rating this treasure "one star" attacking the play itself. Sorry kids, this is an undisputed classic of Western Literature. As they say, "time will tell" and this has more than stood the test of time. I recently wrote a review of this version in performance, certainly worth checking out. Tartuffe (Broadway Theatre Archive)

I'm studying this play as a part of a class called "Comedy: Text and Theory". It has the classic comic narrative, which starts at the top, goes down, then comes back up (like the lips of a smiley!). Alazons include some of the main characters, but my favorite, Elmire, is an Eiron. Meaning, Orgon, Pernelle, and Tartuffe are characters that are blocked from or blocking the truth or are deceived/deceiving (Alazon characters). Elmire, Cleante, Dorine, Damis, and Mariane are Eirons, which are the "knowers" of the story; they know everything going on and usually save the day. These two groups interacting create the basis of comic action. I don't know. That probably doesn't make much sense, but if you're into comic theory at all, this goes with Northrop Frye's comic theory. Just wiki him and the terms and it'll make more sense, and make a more "Literary" feel come out of this naturally hilarious work.

Ebook privo dei difetti che ogni tanto si riscontrano quando si acquistano classici a poco prezzo. Per il resto, non è che me la senta di recensire Molière :-)

Il est en anglais et on ne peut pas partir en cours du livre on est obligé de le finir pour sortir

The Kindle version of this book (when changing edition from paperback to Kindle) is in English, rather than French as advertised. Other than that, it all seems fine - just not the book I wanted.