ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Molière, original name Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, (baptized January 15, 1622, Paris, France-died February 17, 1673, Paris), French actor and playwright, the greatest of all writers of French comedy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tartuffe (full title: Tartuffe, or the Impostor, French: Tartuffe, ou l’Imposteur) is a comedy by Molière. It is his most famous play.

Detailed explanation-3: -Molière revolutionized the theater scene in France by creating dramatic, funny and extravagant plays, which opened a new doorway for the future of French theater.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is thought that Molière adopted his stage name in homage to the novelist François de Molière d’Essertines, a notorious libertine, who was assassinated in 1624. On his return to Paris, Molière was taken under the wing of Monsieur, the king’s brother.