On February 17, 1673, Molière died after collapsing during a performance, sealing a life where theater and reality intertwined. His sharper legacy lies in language: he transformed satire into disciplined intelligence, shaping comic dialogue, social critique, and the evolution of modern dramatic prose across Europe, including English literature.
Death of Molière (1622–1673) – The Dramatist Who Taught Comedy to Think
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