Moliere: His Life and His Works (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163204863)

Moliere: His Life and His Works is a comprehensive biography of the famous French playwright, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Moliere. Written by Brander Matthews, a renowned American literary critic and scholar, the book delves into the life and times of Moliere, exploring his early years, his rise to fame, and his enduring legacy.The book begins with a detailed account of Moliere's childhood and family background, tracing his early years in Paris and his education at the College de Clermont. Matthews then goes on to examine Moliere's early career as an actor and playwright, discussing his early works and the challenges he faced in establishing himself as a serious artist.As the book progresses, Matthews explores Moliere's most famous plays, including Tartuffe, The Misanthrope, and The Imaginary Invalid, providing insightful analysis and commentary on each work. Throughout the book, Matthews also examines Moliere's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow artists.Moliere: His Life and His Works is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this great playwright. With its engaging style and in-depth analysis, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 17th-century French theater, and the enduring legacy of one of its greatest masters.1910. A biography of Moliere, whose real name was Jean Baptiste Poquelin. He composed 12 of the most durable and penetratingly satirical full-length comedies of all time, some in rhyming verse, some in prose, as well as six shorter farces and comedies. He was also the leading French comic actor, stage director, and dramatic theoretician of the 17th century. Matthews writes in his Prefatory Note that: In this biography I have striven specifically for three things: first, to set forth the facts of Moliere's life, stripped of all the legends which compass it about; second, to trace his development as a dramatist, making it plain how cautiously he advanced in his art and how slowly he reached the full expansion of his power; and thirdly, to show his intimate relation to the time in which he lived, the glittering beginning of the reign of Louis XIV. I have endeavored always to center attention on Moliere himself, the melancholy humorist who was companionable and friendly, and whose career was cut short before his genius had completely revealed itself. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Brander Matthews
ISBN-10: 1163204862
ISBN-13: 9781163204863
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 402
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.67lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d