Tartuffe

Tartuffe, or The Impostor, or The Hypocrite (/tɑːrˈtʊf, -ˈtuːf/; French: Tartuffe, ou l'Imposteur, pronounced [taʁtyf u lɛ̃pɔstœʁ]), first performed in 1664, is a theatrical comedy by Molière. The characters of Tartuffe, Elmire, and Orgon are considered among the greatest classical theatre roles.

"Elmire" redirects here. For the hamlet in North Yorkshire, England, see Eldmire.
This article is about the play. For other uses, see Tartuffe (disambiguation).

Tartuffe
19th-century costume design
Written byMolière
Date premiered1664
Original languageFrench
GenreComedy
SettingOrgon's house in Paris, 1660s
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