Liliom : a legend in seven scenes and a prologue by Ferenc Molnár
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About this eBook
| Author | Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 |
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| Translator | Glazer, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Floyer), 1887-1956 |
| Title | Liliom : a legend in seven scenes and a prologue |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive, Cornell University, Harvard University and Google. |
| Summary | "Liliom: A Legend in Seven Scenes and a Prologue" by Ferenc Molnár is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative takes place in Budapest and revolves around the titular character, Liliom, a carousel barker known for his troubling and tumultuous relationships. The play delves into themes of love, valor, and redemption, all interwoven with a blend of realism and fantasy." "At the start of the play, the bustling atmosphere of an amusement park introduces Liliom, who engages with the crowd while simultaneously displaying a volatile personality, especially when confronted by a disgruntled carousel owner. As interactions unfold, the tension between Liliom and Julie, a servant girl drawn to him, hints at a complicated love story filled with misunderstandings and societal expectations. Their exchange is filled with playful banter that masks deeper undercurrents of desire, jealousy, and impending conflict, setting the stage for the emotional complexity that will develop throughout the narrative." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures |
| Subject | Hungary -- Drama |
| Subject | Hungarian drama -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Purgatory -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48749 |
| Release Date | Apr 20, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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