The Imaginary Invalid by Molière

First performed in 1673, Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid is a brilliant satirical comedy that skewers the medical profession and human hypochondria. The play centers on Argan, a wealthy but obsessively self-absorbed hypochondriac, who concocts elaborate schemes to secure his health — including marrying off his daughter to a doctor. With sharp wit, lively characters, and clever farce, Molière exposes the absurdities of both medicine and human vanity. A timeless classic, it remains one of the playwright’s most popular and enduring works.