Moliere (1879)

Moliere (1879) by Oliphant, Mrs. is a biography of the French playwright and actor Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Moliere. The book provides a comprehensive account of Moliere's life, from his birth in 1622 to his death in 1673. It covers his early years, his education, his travels, and his rise to fame as a playwright and actor in 17th century France. The book also explores Moliere's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with illness. Throughout the book, Oliphant provides insight into Moliere's works, including his most famous plays such as Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and The Imaginary Invalid. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, Moliere (1879) by Oliphant, Mrs. is an informative and engaging biography of one of the most important figures in French literature and theater.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.