Program

Research Programs: Summer Stipends

Period of Performance

6/1/1975 - 8/31/1975

Funding Totals

$2,000.00 (approved)
$2,000.00 (awarded)


A Study of the Evolution of Moliere's Theory of Comedy

FAIN: FT-12360-75

Gerard Defaux
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD 21218-2608)

To examine the evolution of Moliere's theory of comedy. P.I. will trace Moliere's comedy from its use as a moral guide and moral corrector to an exaltation and glorification of human foolishness.