Le Roman de Monsieur de Molière

Synopsis of Le Roman de Monsieur de Molière

«Le Roman de Monsieur de Molière» is Mikhaïl Boulgakov's biographical novel about Molière, published by Ivrea in paperback (254 pages, in French).

The work traces the life of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, known as Molière, presenting him as a man devoted to theatre and his craft. Bulgakov narrates his difficulties and his determination to make his way on the French stage, with a warm tone and a compassionate view of the playwright.

Translated from the Russian by Michel Pétris; the original title of the work is «Жизнь господина де Мольера».

For those interested in Russian literature, literary biographies and classical French theatre.