La Vie de M. de Molière Réimpression de l'édition originale (Paris, 1705) et des pièces annexes

Listeners are invited into a freshly reprinted 1705 portrait of the playwright whose life still pulses with humor and humanity. The narrator follows the early days of the young Molière, his daring decision to join the theatre, and the colorful struggles that shaped his rise from provincial stages to Parisian fame. Sprinkled with contemporary commentary, the biography paints him as a modest, generous figure whose private virtues echo louder than his public acclaim.

The text is enriched by scholarly notes that correct earlier misconceptions while preserving the lively anecdotes that made Grimarest’s original popular among a broad readership. Interludes of moral reflection, drawn from the Enlightenment’s reverence for virtue, give listeners a sense of how 18th‑century audiences grappled with a man of ‘ignoble’ profession yet extraordinary talent. This blend of historical detail and human storytelling offers a vivid entry point for anyone curious about the man behind the timeless comedies.