Hands Around [Reigen]

Arthur Schnitzler's "Hands Around [Reigen]: A Cycle of Ten Dialogues" is a provocative play exploring sexual ethics and morality in turn-of-the-century Vienna. Through a series of interconnected dialogues, Schnitzler examines the complexities of relationships and the social dynamics of desire. This classic work, sometimes known as "La Ronde," presents a chain of encounters that sparked controversy in its time and continues to resonate with its exploration of human nature. A foundational work in the study of sociology, this enduring drama raises timeless questions about intimacy, power, and the search for meaning in human connection. This edition of Schnitzler's significant play has been meticulously prepared for print, offering a new opportunity to experience the power and insight of this essential work of European drama. 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 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.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.