Tartuffe - Brossura

Moliere

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486411176 ISBN 13: 9780486411170

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2000

Riassunto

Renowned for his satirical works, Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, 1622–1673) delighted in lampooning the social pretensions and conceits of 17th-century French society. In this 1664 verse comedy with serious overtones, Tartuffe, a penniless scoundrel and religious poseur, is invited by a gullible benefactor to live in his home.
Imposing a rigidly puritanical regimen on the formerly happy household, Tartuffe wreaks havoc among family members. He breaks off the daughter's engagement, attempts to seduce the wife of his host, acquires his patron's property, and eventually resorts to blackmail and extortion. But ultimately, his schemes and malicious deeds lead to his own downfall.
Attacked by the Church and twice suppressed, Tartuffe opened to packed houses in 1669. Teeming with lively humor and satirical plot devices, this timeless comedy by one of France's greatest and most influential playwrights is essential reading for students of theater and literature.

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This timeless comedy by one of France's greatest playwrights follows the outrageous activities of a penniless scoundrel and religious pretender. Invited to live in his benefactor's house, he wreaks havoc among family members by breaking off the daughter's engagement, attempting to seduce his hostess, and resorting to blackmail and extortion.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486411176
• ISBN 13: 9780486411170
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 52
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile