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The Imaginary Invalid

Molière
The Imaginary Invalid

This is the last comedy written by Molière. He was very ill, nearly dying, at the time he wrote it. It was first acted at the Palais Royal Theatre, on February 10, 1673.

Molière acted the part of Argan.

PERSONS REPRESENTED

Argan, an imaginary invalid.

Béline, second wife to Argan.

Angélique, daughter to Argan, in love with Cléante.

Louison, Argan's young daughter, sister to Angélique.

Béralde, brother to Argan.

Cléante, lover to Angélique.

Mr. Diafoirus, a physician.

Thomas Diafoirus, his son, in love with Angélique.

Mr. Purgon, physician to Argan.

Mr. Fleurant, an apothecary.