Author

Hugo A. Ross

Date of Award

10-1971

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Romance Languages

Supervisor

G. A. Warner

Language

English

Abstract

A study of Molière's portrayal of doctors and medicine compared to the actual medical environment of seventeenth century France with emphasis given to the type of comedy (i.e. farce, satire ), the presence of spokesmen, and the accuracy of the portrayal itself.

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