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Differences Between Twelfth Night And Tartuffe

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England and France in the 1600s were a time of renewal and change for the theatre. It was a time where religion and government were battling for control of their respected countries. This time period was also a time for new discoveries such as the exploration of the New World, science and technological innovations, city growth, and the beginning of mercantile economy (book). During this time in history, two of the most legendary playwrights, William Shakespeare and Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Molière, were introducing to the world their timeless plays. Two of their greatest comedic plays were Twelfth Night; or, What You Will, by William Shakespeare, and Tartuffe, by Molière. Though these two plays were made during this time period,
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