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"The Swan" is a sophisticated and witty romantic comedy in three acts by the celebrated playwright Ferenc Molnár. Set within the rarefied world of a royal court, the play explores the delicate intersections of duty, social station, and matters of the heart. The plot follows Princess Beatrice's ambitious efforts to secure the future of her family's throne by arranging a marriage between her daughter, Princess Alexandra, and the eligible Prince Albert. However, the plan is complicated when a humble tutor, Agi, becomes an unexpected catalyst for a series of emotional revelations and comedic misunderstandings.
Through sharp dialogue and elegant characterizations, Molnár masterfully critiques the rigid expectations of the aristocracy while offering a poignant look at the nature of love and sacrifice. Often compared to a modern fairy tale, "The Swan" highlights the metaphorical divide between the graceful, distant swan-meant to glide on the water-and the practical realities of life on land. This timeless work remains a staple of international theater, renowned for its blend of humor, charm, and social commentary. Readers and audiences alike will find themselves captivated by the play's graceful exploration of whether a princess can truly follow her heart or must remain bound by the expectations of her heritage.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "The Swan" is a sophisticated and witty romantic comedy in three acts by the celebrated playwright Ferenc Molnar. Set within the rarefied world of a royal court, the play explores the delicate intersections of duty, social station, and matters of the heart. The plot follows Princess Beatrice's ambitious efforts to secure the future of her family's throne by arranging a marriage between her daughter, Princess Alexandra, and the eligible Prince Albert. However, the plan is complicated when a humble tutor, Agi, becomes an unexpected catalyst for a series of emotional revelations and comedic misunderstandings.Through sharp dialogue and elegant characterizations, Molnar masterfully critiques the rigid expectations of the aristocracy while offering a poignant look at the nature of love and sacrifice. Often compared to a modern fairy tale, "The Swan" highlights the metaphorical divide between the graceful, distant swan-meant to glide on the water-and the practical realities of life on land. This timeless work remains a staple of international theater, renowned for its blend of humor, charm, and social commentary. Readers and audiences alike will find themselves captivated by the play's graceful exploration of whether a princess can truly follow her heart or must remain bound by the expectations of her heritage.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781026024621
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