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When Was Misanthrope Created?

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When Was Misanthrope Created?

Le Misanthrope, satiric comedy in five acts by Molière

Molière
Molière wrote comedies for the stage. He is the author of enduring plays such as Tartuffe and Le Misanthrope. Many of his plays contained scandalous material. They were met with public outcry and were suppressed by the Roman Catholic Church.
› Moliere-French-dramatist
, performed in 1666 and published the following year.

What causes misanthropy?

Misanthropy may be motivated by feelings of isolation or social alienation, or simply contempt for the prevailing characteristics of humanity. Misanthropy is commonly misinterpreted and distorted as a widespread and individualized hatred of humans.

What is the story The Misanthrope?

Play Summary. Alceste, the misanthrope, explains to Philinte that he hates mankind because there is so much hypocrisy, deceit, and false flattery in the world that he can't find a man who will speak the truth openly. He asserts that all people should be completely frank and honest with one another.

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