On February 17, 1673, coughing and wheezing on stage, Molire struggled to finish the fourth performance of his latest play, The Imaginary Invalid. Ironically, while he was fighting what was probably tuberculosis, he played the lead role of a hypochondriac. But as the audience laughed, Molire was coughing up blood. Eventually, Molire collapsed as the curtain came down, dying later that night. Though tragic, it is fitting that Molire ended his life on stage. An actor, producer and playwright, he devoted his life to being a ...
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On February 17, 1673, coughing and wheezing on stage, Molire struggled to finish the fourth performance of his latest play, The Imaginary Invalid. Ironically, while he was fighting what was probably tuberculosis, he played the lead role of a hypochondriac. But as the audience laughed, Molire was coughing up blood. Eventually, Molire collapsed as the curtain came down, dying later that night. Though tragic, it is fitting that Molire ended his life on stage. An actor, producer and playwright, he devoted his life to being a complete man of the theater. Setting the playwright in context to his personal life, social, historical and political events, other writers of influence, and more, you will quickly gain a deep understanding of Molire and the plays he wrote. Read Molie in an Hour and experience his plays like never before. Know the playwright, love the play!
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