| Author |
Molnár, Ferenc, 1878-1952 |
| Title |
Liliom : Egy csirkefogó élete és halála
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| Original Publication |
Budapest: Franklin-Társulat, 1921.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Liliom: Egy csirkefogó élete és halála" by Ferenc Molnár is a play written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the life and struggles of Liliom, a carousel barker, who interacts with various characters in a park setting, including Juli, a servant girl who becomes fascinated by him. The play explores themes of love, social class, and the search for dignity amidst hardship. The opening of this work introduces us to the intimate and slightly chaotic world of a park near Budapest where Liliom interacts with a group of young women, particularly Juli and Mari. The dialogue swiftly establishes Liliom's brash and carefree demeanor as he asserts himself in conversations with the girls and an intimidating carousel operator, Muskátné. Tension builds through humorous exchanges and hints of conflict, setting the stage for Liliom's complex character and his troubled relationships. Through vivid dialogue and character interactions, the opening lays the groundwork for the explorations of love, aspiration, and conflict that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
PH: Language and Literatures: Finno-Ugrian and Basque languages and literatures
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| Subject |
Hungary -- Drama
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| Subject |
Purgatory -- Drama
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| Subject |
Hungarian drama -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73823 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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