La Réimpression de l'édition originale (Paris, 1705) et des pièces annexes Grimarest, Jean-Léonor Le Gallois de 1659-1713 creator Lalauze, Adolphe 1838-1906 text utu 2007 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "La Vie de M. de Molière" by Jean-Léonor Le Gallois de Grimarest is a biographical account written in the early 18th century. The work centers around the life of the illustrious French playwright Molière, born Jean-Baptiste Pocquelin, detailing his journey from humble beginnings as a tapissier's son to the heights of success in the world of theater. Grimarest's account not only highlights Molière’s theatrical genius but also aims to dispel the myths and misconceptions surrounding his life, presenting a more rounded view of the man behind the legendary comedies. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Molière's life and career, beginning with his formative years in Paris as the son and grandson of upholsterers. It illustrates how Molière's artistic inclinations were nurtured by his grandfather, who took him to the theater, ultimately sparking a passion for performance that would steer him away from his family's trade. Despite initial pressures to follow in his family's footsteps, Molière pursued an education that prepared him for dramatic arts, forging connections with influential figures of his time. The author emphasizes Molière’s resilience and commitment to his craft, setting the foundation for the story of a man who would transform French comedy and leave an indelible mark on theater history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-09-16 Produced by Laurent Vogel, Mireille Harmelin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Molière, 1622-1673 Dramatists, French -- 17th century -- Biography -- Early works to 1800 PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22613 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22613 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133524.0 22613