Moliere

Book Review

“The Life of Monsieur de Molière” by Mikhail Bulgakov is not merely a biography of the great French playwright, but an exquisite literary tapestry in which Molière’s fate is revealed through the prism of the author’s admiration and subtle irony. Bulgakov masterfully blends historical accuracy with artistic expressiveness, filling the narrative with vivid details of the era, theatrical brilliance, and the drama of human life. Critics note that the author not only recreates Molière’s image, but also draws parallels with his own creative destiny, turning the book into a meditation on the nature of talent, the artist’s struggle against a hostile environment, and the price of freedom in art. The language abounds in metaphors and witty observations, while the atmosphere of seventeenth-century Paris comes alive on the pages thanks to the precision and poetry of the descriptions. Bulgakov does not idealize his hero, but with affection and compassion reveals his inner world, his passions, doubts, and courage. “The Life of Monsieur de Molière” is not only a tribute to the great comic playwright, but also a profound reflection on the eternal questions of creativity and human dignity, which makes the book relevant even today.