Reigen: Zehn Dialoge

Name: Reigen: Zehn Dialoge
Author: Arthur Schnitzler

By Arthur Schnitzler

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A series of ten linked dialogues depicts short sexual encounters between pairs across social strata, each scene connecting to the next through a shared character. Settings shift through intimate, public, and transient locations in fin-de-siècle Vienna, and exchanges are concise, theatrical conversations that reveal desire, bargaining, timidity, and social codes. The structure forms a circle, exposing patterns of longing, anonymity, and moral ambiguity while probing how class, gender, and convention shape intimate encounters.

About the Author

Arthur Schnitzler

Arthur Schnitzler was an Austrian playwright and novelist, known for his exploration of themes such as love, sexuality, and the complexities of human relationships. His works often reflect the social dynamics of early 20th-century Vienna. One of his most notable plays, "Reigen" (also known as "La Ronde"), presents a series of interconnected dialogues that delve into the intimate encounters of various characters, showcasing the cyclical nature of desire. Schnitzler's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and incisive wit, making significant contributions to modernist literature.