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Moliere: A Biography (1906)

Moliere: A Biography (1906)

Crane, Thomas Frederick
Chatfield-Taylor, Hobart Chatfield
Job

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesFrench HistoryTheater History

ISBN10: 1164202650
ISBN13: 9781164202653
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 492
Weight: 1.44
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Moliere: A Biography is a comprehensive book written by Hobart Chatfield-Taylor in 1906. The book provides an in-depth look at the life and works of the famous French playwright and actor, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who is better known by his stage name, Moliere. The book begins with a detailed account of Moliere's childhood and upbringing, tracing his early years as the son of a successful upholsterer in Paris. It then follows his journey as he enters the world of theatre, his struggles to establish himself as a playwright, and his eventual rise to fame as one of the greatest writers in French literature. The book also explores Moliere's personal life, including his relationships, marriages, and friendships. It delves into his political and social views, his religious beliefs, and his involvement in the controversies of his time. Throughout the book, Chatfield-Taylor provides a critical analysis of Moliere's works, including his most famous plays such as Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and The School for Wives. He examines the themes, characters, and literary techniques used by Moliere, and provides insights into the cultural and historical context in which they were written. Overall, Moliere: A Biography is a fascinating and informative book that offers readers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most important figures in French literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of Moliere, as well as for those interested in the history of theatre and literature in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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