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)

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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 124 reviews

Moods

funny 57%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
challenging 28%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%

Pace

fast 71%
slow 14%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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