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 126 reviews

Moods

funny 62%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 37%
challenging 25%
adventurous 12%
emotional 12%

Pace

fast 75%
slow 12%
medium 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.75

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