Tartuffe

Tartuffe is a classic French play written by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who is better known by his stage name Moliere. The play was first performed in 1664 and has since become one of the most famous plays in French literature.The story of Tartuffe revolves around a wealthy man named Orgon and his family. Orgon has become enamored with a religious hypocrite named Tartuffe, who has convinced Orgon of his piety and has gained his trust. However, Tartuffe's true intentions are to seduce Orgon's wife and steal his wealth.As the play progresses, the other members of Orgon's family become aware of Tartuffe's true nature and try to warn Orgon. However, Orgon refuses to believe them and continues to trust Tartuffe, even to the point of disinheriting his own son in favor of the con artist.The play is a satire of religious hypocrisy and the dangers of blind faith. It also touches on themes of family loyalty and the corrupting influence of power and wealth.Tartuffe is a timeless classic that has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and operas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature or theater.Moliere's The Hypocrite seduces the girl, cons the father, disinherits the son -- all in one day!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.