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Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite (/ t ɑːr ˈ t ʊ f,-ˈ t uː f /; [1] French: Tartuffe, ou l'Imposteur, pronounced [taʁtyf u lɛ̃pɔstœʁ]), first performed in 1664, is a theatrical comedy by Molière. The characters of Tartuffe, Elmire, and Orgon are considered among the greatest classical theatre roles.
Tartufo (/ t ɑːr ˈ t uː f oʊ /, Italian: [tarˈtuːfo]; lit. ' truffle ') is an Italian dessert of gelato originating in the comune (municipality) of Pizzo, Calabria.The dessert takes the form of a ball that is composed of two or more flavors of gelato, often with melted chocolate inserted into the center (following the original recipe) or alternatively, with either fruit syrup or frozen ...
Tartuffe is an opera in three acts by Kirke Mechem. Mechem also wrote the English libretto . Based on the Molière 's play Tartuffe, or the Impostor , it is a modern opera buffa set in Paris in the 17th century.
Kirke Mechem. Kirke Mechem (born August 16, 1925) is an American composer. His first opera, Tartuffe, with over 450 performances in nine countries, has become one of the most popular operas written by an American.
Religious satire has been criticised by those who feel that sincerely held religious views should not be subject to ridicule. In some cases religious satire has been censored – for example, Molière's play Tartuffe was banned in 1664.
Freyda Thomas adapts Moliere's 'Tartuffe' with an American twist in a winning production at Topanga's beloved Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.
Tartuffe is a 1664 comedy play by Molière. Tartuffe may also refer to: Tartuffe, a German silent film; Tartuffe (1965 film), an Australian television film; Le ...
Joan Plowright, perhaps the greatest Anglophone actor of the 20th century and the widow of Laurence Oliver, died on Thursday. She was 95. Plowright was a prominent actress of stage and screen in ...