Tartuffe Free Audiobook Download by Moliere


Tartuffe, written by French playwright Moliere in 1664, is a satirical comedy that mixes elements of romance and deception.

Tartuffe is a play written by Moliere, who wrote it in 1664. It's a costume comedy and has been adapted many times in different ways. In 1789, Thomas Jefferson recommended it as a way to start the French Revolution. The protagonist, Orgon, is the father of three children: the eldest is Cléante; then comes Eliante; and finally Cosette. Tartuffe, dressed up to look like a duchess (supposedly), visits their home for dinner one night pretending to be their new mother. He gets all his actions approved by the family with no one obviously realizing he's anything but what he appears to be - until the end when everyone realizes that he's actually an unscrupulous hypocrite trying to get money from them while they still have time to escape him.

The classic comedy Tartuffe is the tale of a religious hypocrite whose greed and scheming threaten to destroy his new host family. The audiobook version features an ensemble cast of narrators who take on a range of voices to bring this story to life.

Moliere's Tartuffe is a comedy that tells the story of a man named Orgon, who has fallen on hard times. His wife and children are dead, and he is forced to take on the role of a family friend to support himself. Orgon meets a man named Tartuffe, who claims to be just as pious as his real name suggests. As Tartuffe starts to gain in money and popularity, he eventually succeeds in tricking Orgon into believing that he is his moral savior.

Moliere's Tartuffe is a theatrical masterpiece in which an unscrupulous cleric, Orgon, falls victim to the greed and deceit of his own son. To prevent Tartuffe from realizing his devious plan, Orgon secretly sends a trusted friend to pose as their new associate. However, when the newly appointed godfather comes on the scene, he's struck by unwavering admiration for Father Orgon.

Tartuffe is a play written by Moliere. Its protagonist is called Orgon, who has been married to Elmire for thirty years and has three children with her. Tartuffe (played by Orgon's close friend, the Archbishop) comes to stay at Orgon's house. Tartuffe pretends to be pious, humble and religious so that he can get close to Elmire in order to seduce her. Eventually, all of the characters realize what Tartuffe is up to and expose him, leading to his demise.

Published Date 2010-08-18
Duration 1 hours 48 minutes
Author Moliere
Narrated Brian Bedford, Matthew Rhys, Various Performers
Reviews
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Abridged No
Is It Free? 30-days Free
Category Drama
Parent Category Audio Theatre

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