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by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
L'AUTRE TARTUFFE, OU LA MÈRE COUPABLE.
AVIS DE L'IMPRIMEUR.
L'AUTRE TARTUFFE, ou LA MÈRE COUPABLE.
UN MOT SUR LA MÈRE COUPABLE.
PERSONNAGES.
L'AUTRE TARTUFFE, OU LA MÈRE COUPABLE
ACTE PREMIER.
ACTE II.
ACTE III.
ACTE IV.
A cunning charlatan arrives in a respectable household, presenting himself as a pious and trustworthy figure. His polished manners win the confidence of the family’s matriarch, who, torn between love for her children and lingering doubts, begins to question her own judgments. As the drama unfolds, the audience witnesses the delicate balance between humor and tension, with witty exchanges that expose the pretensions of both the deceiver and those who enable him.
The play’s first act sets the stage for a moral exploration that runs through the entire work. It invites listeners to contemplate how easily virtue can be masqueraded and how a mother’s hidden remorse can shape the fate of those around her. With a blend of sharp satire and heartfelt sentiment, the story promises an engaging journey that challenges the listener to reflect on honesty, redemption, and the true cost of misplaced trust.
Language
fr
Duration
~2 hours (130K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Release date
Jan 3, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1732–1799
Best known for creating the quick-witted Figaro, this lively French dramatist also lived a life full of invention, intrigue, and controversy. His plays mixed sharp comedy with a bold criticism of privilege that still feels surprisingly fresh.
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