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Title	:	The Tragedy of Man
Author	:	Imre Madách
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 272 pages
Published	:	September 28th 1998 by Corvina Books (first published 1860)
Categories	:	European Literature. Hungarian Literature. Classics. Plays. Fiction. Drama. Cultural. Hungary. Literature

The Tragedy of Man

Imre Madách

Paperback | Pages: 272 pages

Rating: 4.21 | 1804 Users | 44 Reviews

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Although considered one of the hallmarks of Hungarian literature, Imre Madách's The Tragedy of Man is virtually unknown in the West (or the East for that matter). Imagine a work resembling Milton's Paradise Lost and Goethe's and Marlowe's recounting of the Faust legend. Adam and Eve have been cast out of Paradise. Instead of slinking away as he does in Genesis, Lucifer takes Adam through different periods of history, and even into a Fourierist future in which everyone lives in Phalansteries run by scientists -- and even beyond into the wastes of outer space. Adam always has hope that somewhere there is a future that gives life meaning. Lucifer's role is to constantly dash Adam's hopes into the dust. In the end, Lucifer wafts Adam back to his hut where he lives with Eve outside of Eden; and God puts in a minatory appearance, warning Adam that some knowledge is not appropriate for him. But isn't that why Adam and Eve ate of the forbidden fruit? Madách's work is given me a lot to think about. It is on one hand a dark work, and on the other a splendid one that celebrates the quest of man for meaning in his life.

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Original Title:	Az ember tragédiája
ISBN:	9631345335 (ISBN13: 9789631345339)

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An epic tale in a book of verseCompounded. Forbidden fruit incitedMorning Star to tell histories diverseOf pending doom, wrongs resting unrighted.Is Man's will free or ruled by cruel hap?To Imre Madach one must doff one's cap.

This was mentioned in The Making of the Atomic Bomb, and because, somewhere hidden in these piles of math books, and papers to grade, and laundry, there is a degree in comparative literature (specializing in long poems no one else has read), I have decided that I simply must read this.

Can't believe I finished this and have time to read the Diviners

One of the few set texts I read for school. A powerful and monumental play, somewhat similar to Milton's Paradise Lost. Adam and Eve, cast out from Paradise, are led by Lucifer through various moments of humanity's history, to learn whether human existence has a meaning and purpose. While their hopes are crushed in each scene, they never cease dreaming about and fighting for a better future.

Although considered one of the hallmarks of Hungarian literature, Imre Madách's The Tragedy of Man is virtually unknown in the West (or the East for that matter). Imagine a work resembling Milton's Paradise Lost and Goethe's and Marlowe's recounting of the Faust legend. Adam and Eve have been cast out of Paradise. Instead of slinking away as he does in Genesis, Lucifer takes Adam through different periods of history, and even into a Fourierist future in which everyone lives in Phalansteries run

Probably for the first time in my life am I proud of the Hungarian literature.

Love, love, love this one ^.^ It's every thing that Milton's Paradise Lost is not & provides a unique twist on the Faust legend. Hmm... could this be my favourite Faust adaptation?? The philosophy, theology, journey through time & reincarnation elements could make me favour this over the others. The poetic lines are steeped in meaning that resonates more with each glance. Basically, this little drama is by a Hungarian author. Madach took Adam & Eve on a journey through all of human