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L'Ecole des Femmes (1662; The School for Women), by Moliere, was a popular success in its initial production but created controversy that lasted for over a year. The story concerns a man who, afraid of the power of mature women, opts to marry an inexperienced young woman only to find himself at her mercy.
Tartuffe (1667), by Moliere, was so controversial that it was cancelled shortly after its first run and not performed publicly again until years later. Tartuffe is now considered among Moliere's masterpieces and is the most popular choice of his plays...
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