Molière's Tartuffe and the Traditions of Roman SatireThis study seeks to demonstrate an influential relationship between Moliere's classical reading and his character, Tartuffe. The work is divided into five sections: Introduction, The Satiric Element in "Tartuffe," Moliere's "Tartuffe," An Interpretation Based on Significant Parallels with the Traditions in Roman Satiric Literature, and Conclusion. |
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Chapter Page | 1 |
THE SATIRIC ELEMENT IN TARTUFFE | 46 |
AN INTERPRETATION BASED | 67 |
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