Essays Tagged: "moli"

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Molière (Jean-Baptiste Poquelin) was born in Paris on January 15, 1622. He was educated at th ... dramatic troupe called The Illustrious Theater. It was about this time that he changed his name to Molière, probably to spare his father the embarrassment of having an actor in the family.he w ... his father the embarrassment of having an actor in the family.he wrote plays. On February 17, 1673, Molière suffered a hemorrhage while playing the role of the hypochondriac Argan.He passed awa ...

(1 pages) 44 1 2.3 Feb/2005

Subjects: Art Essays

Reformation and Enlightenment Europe: Absolutism or Democracy?

en by his fanaticism of the palace of Versailles, his support for distinguished playwrights such as Molière and Jean Baptiste Racine, his sponsorship for the further construction of the Louvre, ...

(3 pages) 82 0 4.7 Mar/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Fiction Vs. Reality: A comparison of themes in "Tartuffe" and "Candide"

yles that will clue you into the information that the author wants one to pick up on. In the works, Molière's "Tartuffe" and Voltaire's "Candide" the themes of appearance vs. reality can be fou ... be wise. I know such words sound strangely coming from me, but I'm no angel, nor was meant to be' (Moliére Act III Sc IV).Tartuffe is trying to gain the affection of Elmire despite the fact th ...

(3 pages) 62 0 3.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature