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Molière (15 January 1622– 17 February 1673) was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the French language and world literature.
Life and Career
Molière was a French playwright and actor born on 15 January 1622, in Paris, France. His real name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, but he is known by his stage name, Molière. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in French literature and one of the greatest playwrights of all time.
Molière’s career as a playwright and actor began in the 1650s, when he formed his own theatrical troupe, the Illustre Théâtre. With this group, he produced and performed in a number of plays that were characterized by their sharp wit, satire, and social commentary. Molière’s early plays were well-received and established him as a prominent playwright in France.
Throughout his career, Molière continued to write and perform in a wide range of plays that explored various themes, including love, marriage, social status, and human foibles. Some of his most famous works include “Tartuffe,” “The Misanthrope,” and “The Imaginary Invalid.” These plays were known for their humor and insight, and they were hugely popular in France and throughout Europe.
Molière died on 17 February 1673, while performing in one of his own plays. Despite his untimely death, his legacy as a playwright and actor has lived on, and his works continue to be performed and studied to this day. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in French literature and one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and his contributions to the art of theater have been immeasurable.
Award and Legacy
His impact on French literature and theater has been immense and long-lasting.
Molière’s legacy as a playwright and actor is one of the greatest in the history of French literature. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and his works continue to be performed and studied around the world. Molière’s plays, which are known for their wit, satire, and social commentary, are still widely regarded as some of the greatest works of French theater.
In recognition of his contributions to French literature and theater, Molière has been honored in various ways, including the establishment of the Molière Prize, a prestigious award given to French-language playwrights. He is also remembered through the Molière Awards, which are given annually in France to recognize excellence in theater.
Molière’s legacy continues to influence contemporary French society and culture, and his works remain as relevant and entertaining today as they were in the 17th century. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in French literature and one of the greatest playwrights of all time, and his contributions to the art of theater have been immeasurable.
On 10 February 2019, Google celebrated Molière with a doodle. On this day in 1673, Molière premiered his final play, Le Malade Imaginaire (The Imaginary Invalid), a three-act comédie-ballet satirizing the medical profession.