Liliom

Liliom is a play written by Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnar. The story follows the life of Liliom, a charismatic and charming carnival barker who falls in love with a young woman named Julie. However, Liliom's reckless behavior and criminal activities eventually catch up with him, leading to tragic consequences.Throughout the play, Molnar explores themes of love, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. Liliom is a complex character, both likable and flawed, and the audience is left to grapple with their own feelings towards him as the story unfolds.First performed in Budapest in 1909, Liliom has since been adapted into numerous films and stage productions, including the famous musical Carousel. Molnar's writing is known for its wit and humor, but also its emotional depth and exploration of the human condition.Overall, Liliom is a classic play that continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes and memorable characters.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Theatre Guild Anthology V1, by Ferenc Molnar. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419156225.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.