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Bitter Comedy

The Life of Molière

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  • 358 pages
  • 13 hours of reading

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Exploring the life of Molière, Bitter Comedy delves into the experiences of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who transformed from a court tapestry-maker's son to a celebrated playwright. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, the narrative captures Molière's keen observations of society, highlighting his satirical portrayals of social climbers, hypocrites, and bourgeois values through iconic plays like Les Fâcheux, Tartuffe, and L'Avare. This biographical novel vividly recounts the challenges and triumphs that shaped his enduring legacy in theater.

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Bitter Comedy, Miklós Rónaszegi

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2024
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