Fashions for men, and The swan: Two plays by Franz Molnar: Play Guide and Free Edition
Fashions for men, and The swan: Two plays by Franz Molnar: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Fashions for men, and The swan: Two plays by Franz Molnar is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Molnár, Ferenc (1878–1952). The listed translation credits are Glazer, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Floyer) (1887–1956).
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"Fashions for Men and The Swan: Two Plays by Franz Molnár" by Ferenc Molnár is a collection of dramatic works written in the early 20th century. The first play, "Fashions for Men," revolves around the interactions in a clothing shop, exploring themes of societal class and personal relationships. The characters include Peter Juhasz, his wife Adele, and various customers, highlighting the nuances of human emotions and social dynamics in a lighthearted yet poignant manner. At the start of the play "Fashions for Men," we find ourselves in a modest shop, where Peter Juhasz and his wife Adele work together amidst an array of customers, each seeking to fulfill their fashion desires. As interactions unfold, there's an undercurrent of tension as Adele grapples with important decisions, including a growing connection to Oscar, one of her husband's colleagues. The opening sets the stage for a comedic yet serious exploration of relationships, revealing the complexities of loyalty and desire against the backdrop of social expectations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Fashions for men, and The swan: Two plays by Franz Molnar
- Author credits: Molnár, Ferenc (1878–1952)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Glazer, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Floyer) (1887–1956)
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- Hungarian drama -- Translations into English
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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