The Misanthrope and Tartuffe, by Molière by Molière

The Misanthrope and Tartuffe, by Molière

Harvest Book

Molière with Richard Wilbur (Translator)

336 pages first pub 1666 (editions)

fiction play funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Two classic plays translated by a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet into English verse. In The Misanthrope, society itself is indicted and the impurity of its critic's motives is exposed. In Tartuffe, the bigoted and prudish Orgon falls completely under...

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Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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