This is a new translation, in verse, of Molière's neoclassical masterpiece "Tartuffe". In addition to the translation, the book contains a long essay on this comedy; extensive textual notes to the translation; the original French version of "Tartuffe"; a chronology of Molière's life, work, and times; Molières preface to "Tartuffe" and petitions to King Louis XIV on behalf of the play; a selection of critical reviews of "Tartuffe" in production; a critical bibliography; and a list of film versions of "Tartuffe".