Tartuffe

The 17th century was a time of high society, it was the norm to obey the rules deemed correct by social leaders. These social rules, more commenly called manners, were the foundation by which people lived. The 17th century also saw a change in literary style. It was during this time that the satire became the preferred type of comedy used in literature. One of the best satirest of the Enlightenment was Jean Baptiste Moliere. …

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