Ο κατά φαντασίαν ασθενής

Name: Ο κατά φαντασίαν ασθενής
Author: Molière

By Molière

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A wealthy hypochondriac obsessively organizes treatments and tallies medical bills, relying on physicians and apothecaries while shaping family arrangements to secure constant care. His plan to control his daughter's marriage conflicts with her affection for another, and relatives and servants conspire to protect her and to expose the father's gullibility. The action uses farce, schemes, and comic reversals to satirize medical pretension, financial obsession, and social vanity, revealing self-interest beneath ostensible concern for health.

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Molière

Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, was a seminal French playwright and actor of the 17th century, renowned for his sharp wit and keen observations of human behavior. He is celebrated for his contributions to the genre of comedy, often blending humor with social critique. His notable works include "Tartuffe," a scathing satire on hypocrisy and religious pretense, and "The Misanthrope," which explores themes of honesty and social norms. Molière's plays are characterized by their clever dialogue, memorable characters, and enduring relevance, solidifying his place as a cornerstone of Western literature.