by Harmony Gibson
Summary: Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, otherwise known as Molière, was a seventeenth century French playwright. His works, particularly that of the play Tartuffe, are known today as some of the most controversial yet most influential works in drama at the time. This essay touches on the history of Seventeenth Century France, and just what made Molière such a contentious figure. It also reflects on Molière's personal life and how it affected his work, and the challenges in the face of the church which sought to quiet him. It further delves into the societal expectations and the oppression under the guise of faith which was rampant under Louis XIV's rule at the time.
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