Tartuffe - Or, the Hypocrite

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Tartuffe, by Jean-Baptiste Poquelin MoliereThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: TartuffeAuthor: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin MolierePosting Date: October 26, 2008 [EBook #2027] Release Date: January, 2000Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK TARTUFFE ***Produced by Dagny and John Vickers.TARTUFFE OR THE HYPOCRITEbyJEAN BAPTISTE POQUELIN MOLIERETranslated ByCurtis Hidden PageINTRODUCTORY NOTEJean Baptiste Poquelin, better known by his stage name of Moliere, stands without a rival at the head of French comedy.Born at Paris in January, 1622, where his father held a position in the royal household, he was educated at the JesuitCollege de Clermont, and for some time studied law, which he soon abandoned for the stage. His life was spent in Parisand in the provinces, acting, directing performances, managing theaters, and writing plays. He had his share of applausefrom the king and from the public; but the satire in his comedies made him many enemies, and he was the object of themost venomous attacks and the most impossible slanders. Nor did he find much solace at home; for he marriedunfortunately, and the unhappiness that followed increased the bitterness that public hostility had brought into his ...