The product is a vintage hardcover collector's edition of two plays by Molière: "Tartuffe" and "The Would-Be Gentleman." Translated to English by H. Baker & J. Miller, this book features leather-bound cover, gold gilded pages, and satin ribbon book mark. It is a classic piece of literature from the Renaissance, Medieval, Enlightenment, and Realism eras, showcasing themes of social commentary, zealotry, fanaticism, religion, reason vs. passion, and hypocrisy. Perfect for adult readers who appreciate drama, spirituality, and world literature, this vintage gem is a valuable addition to any book collection.

There are some minor scratches, scuffs, marks and dings to corners and edges, along with scuffing to the gold gilding on the top pages, as shown in the images. There is no pages written on, torn, ripped, or folded.

While both plays rely heavily on physical comedy, disguise, and farcical situations, they serve as biting social commentaries of the time. Tartuffe was so controversial that it was temporarily banned by King Louis XIV because it directly challenged the church and religious devotees. The Would-Be Gentleman was written as a comédie-ballet (a mix of play, dance, and music) and mocks the newly wealthy merchant class attempting to buy their way into the nobility

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