MOLIERE
\mˈə͡ʊliˈe͡ə], \mˈəʊliˈeə], \m_ˈəʊ_l_i__ˈeə]\
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French author of sophisticated comedies (1622-1673)
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the stage name of Jean Baptiste Poquelin. The greatest of French dramatists; born in Paris, Jan. 15 (?), 1622; died there, Feb. 17, 1673. His greatest works were his comedies of character, "The School for Wives" (1662); "Tartuffe" (1664), thought by many to be his masterpiece; "Don Juan" (1665); "The Misanthrope" (1666); "The Miser" (1668); "The Tradesman Turned Gentleman" (1670); "The Learned Ladies" (1672); "The Imaginary Invalid" (1673). Other renowned dramas were: "The Affected Ladies" (1659); "Sganarelle" (1660); "The School for Husbands" (1661); "The Physician in Spite of Himself" (1666); "Georges Dandin" (1668).
By Charles Dudley Warner
