Liliom

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"Liliom: Egy csirkefogó élete és halála" by Ferenc Molnár is a play written in 1909. It tells the story of Liliom, a rough carousel barker in Budapest who falls in love with Julie, a young maid. When Julie becomes pregnant, Liliom attempts a robbery to provide for his family, leading to tragic consequences. Sixteen years later, he returns from the afterlife for one day to help his daughter—but redemption proves elusive in this bittersweet tale of love, regret, and second chances.

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