Alfred Polgar

Austrian writer, essayist, theatre critic and journalist associated with the Viennese literary scene, known for concise, witty feuilletons, reviews and translations; active in the early-to-mid 20th century.

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  1. 1. Marlene

    A concise, affectionate and wry portrait of a film star that blends theatrical criticism, memoir and cultural reflection to probe how image, voice, costume and performance create modern stardom; the writer dissects the artifice and the humanity behind celebrity, admiring her charisma while tracing a quiet melancholy beneath the glamour.