tartuffe

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Tartufe

Source: Webster's dictionary

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After the Mélicerte and the Pastorale comique, he tried again to perform a revised Tartuffe in 1667, this time with the name of Panulphe or L'Imposteur. Source: Internet

Tartuffe and its attack on perceived religious hypocrisy roundly received condemnations from the Church, while Don Juan was banned from performance. Source: Internet

The king allegedly suggested that Molière suspend performances of Tartuffe, and the author rapidly wrote Dom Juan ou le Festin de Pierre to replace it. Source: Internet

The King finally imposed respect for Tartuffe a few years later, after he had gained more power over the clergy. Source: Internet

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