Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Le Medecin Malgre Lui

  • The physician in spite of himself (Molière)

    Le Médecin Malgré Lui (The Physician in Spite of Himself) is written by the French playwright Molière (1622-1673). In the play, Martine, recently beaten by her husband, seeks revenge by convincing two servants (who are seeking a doctor for their master’s daughter) that her husband Sganarelle is a great physician—with one catch. Even though he…