The Life Of Moliere

By Henry Merivale Trollope

Book Overview

The Life of Moliere is a biographical book written by Henry Trollope that chronicles the life of the famous French playwright, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Moliere. The book delves into Moliere's early life, his struggles as a young actor, and his eventual rise to fame as a playwright. Trollope also provides insights into Moliere's personal life, including his relationships with women and his battles with illness. The book explores Moliere's most famous plays, such as Tartuffe and The Misanthrope, and details the controversies they sparked during his lifetime. Trollope's biography is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the greatest playwrights in history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of French theater during the 17th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162768746
• ISBN13: 9781162768748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"