Olympia : Vígjáték három felvonásban

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Olympia : Vígjáték három felvonásban

by Ferenc Molnár

HU·~1 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

OLYMPIA

1:34:54

Description

Set in the elegant salon of an Austrian spa hotel just before the war, the play opens with a glittering birthday celebration for an imperial favorite. Amid the soft strains of a waltz, countess Lina slips in to confront her cousin Albert about a scandal that threatens the family's reputation: their young princess, Olympia, has been seen sharing flirtatious moments with the bold Hungarian hussar captain Kovács. Their sharp, rapid‑fire dialogue cracks jokes about lineage, honor, and the absurdities of aristocratic etiquette, establishing a lively clash of personalities that fuels the comedy.

The first act introduces a colorful cast—Prince Plata‑Ettingen, his wife, the innocent‑looking Olympia, and the mischievous Lina—each caught in a web of expectation and desire. As secrets begin to surface, the characters juggle duty and passion, setting the stage for a humorous battle of wits that will ripple through the ensuing acts, all while the spa’s tranquil façade masks the swirling tensions beneath.

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Language

hu

Duration

~1 hours (91K characters)

Release date

2024-06-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ferenc Molnár

Ferenc Molnár

1878–1952

A master of sharp dialogue and human comedy, he became one of Hungary’s best-known playwrights while also writing the beloved novel The Paul Street Boys. His stories often mix wit, tenderness, and a clear-eyed view of pride, love, and ambition.

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