# The Imaginary Invalid

**Author:** Moliere
**Tags:** Comedies, Molière, 1622-1673, Hypochondria, Translations into English
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96682

## Description

In Molière's timeless comedy, The Imaginary Invalid, meet Argan, a wealthy hypochondriac whose life revolves around his imagined ailments and the parade of costly, often useless, medical treatments he constantly undergoes. Blinded by his obsession with doctors and apothecaries who exploit his fears for profit, Argan decides to marry off his beloved daughter, Angélique, to a dull medical student. His misguided aim is to secure a physician within the family, guaranteeing him perpetual free care.

However, Argan’s clever and outspoken maid, Toinette, along with his sensible brother Béralde, sees through his folly and the scheming of his second wife, Béline, who secretly desires Argan’s fortune. As Angélique secretly harbors love for the charming Cléante, Toinette devises an elaborate scheme to expose the true motives of those around Argan and steer him towards a more sensible path. This brilliant satire deftly blends humor with sharp social critique, particularly of the medical profession and the complexities of family dynamics, leading to a farcical yet ultimately heartwarming resolution.