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Molière
AuthorBooks · Second hand1622-1673
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright, actor, and poet, widely regarded as one of the great writers in the French language and world literature. His extant works include comedies, farces, tragicomedies, comédie-ballets, and more. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed at the Comédie-Française more often than those of any other playwright today. His influence is such that the French language is often referred to as the "language of Molière".
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Birth
1622
Death
1673
First book
1643
Years writing
383
Molière was born in Paris in 1622 and was educated at the finest schools of his era.
Even though his father served the king, Molière chose to spend his life poking fun at the aristocracy instead of associating with them.
As a young boy, he discovered his comedic gift by mimicking his mother's priest.
He was a versatile artist who worked as a playwright, actor, stage director, and theater manager.
His body of work includes iconic comedies and farces like Tartuffe, The Miser, and The Imaginary Invalid.