Moliere

Brief Overview

In the biographical novel «Moliere» by Mikhail Bulgakov, the brilliant and tragic fate of the great French playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin comes to life. With subtle irony and deep compassion, the author recreates the atmosphere of the seventeenth century, where the stage becomes an arena for the struggle for artistic freedom. Through the twists and turns of Moliere’s life—from his first steps in the theater to his triumphs and disgrace at the court of Louis XIV—Bulgakov reveals the inner world of the artist: his passion for creation, his unbroken will, and his loneliness amid intrigue and envy. A gallery of vivid characters passes before the reader: actors, the king, rivals, and friends, while behind the scenes unfolds the eternal drama of the confrontation between talent and power. The work is imbued with love for the theater and faith in the power of art to withstand the cruelty of the times and human injustice.