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Florian Zeller

    Florian Zeller is a French novelist and playwright whose work delves into the complexities of human psychology. He masterfully crafts narratives that explore the intricate dynamics of relationships and mundane situations, transforming them into compelling and often unsettling experiences for the reader. Zeller's writing is characterized by its tension-building techniques and its ability to reveal the hidden motivations driving his characters. His distinctive style, marked by economy and profound emotional resonance, establishes him as a significant voice in contemporary literature.

    The Lie
    The Truth
    The Son
    The Height of the Storm
    The Mother
    The Father
    • The Father

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.3(99)Add rating

      The Father, in this English translation by Christopher Hampton, was commissioned by the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and premiered in October 2014. The production transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London and subsequently to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. Florian Zeller's The Father was awarded the Moliere Award for Best Play and the Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Actor.

      The Father
    • The Mother

      • 84 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.2(16)Add rating

      Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children. Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair. If only her son were to break-up with his girlfriend. He would return home and come down for breakfast. She would put on her new red dress and they would go out. The Mother premiered at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal, Bath and transferred to the Tricycle Theatre, London. It was awarded the Moliere Award 2011 for Best Play and Best Actress.

      The Mother
    • The Height of the Storm

      • 80 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Andre and Madeleine have been in love for over fifty years. And why does Andre feel like he isn't there at all?Christopher Hampton's translation of Florian Zeller's The Height of the Storm was first performed at Richmond Theatre, London, and opened in the West End at Wyndham's Theatre in October 2018.

      The Height of the Storm
    • The Son

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.9(27)Add rating

      Florian Zeller's The Son completes a trilogy with The Mother and The Father, all of which are translated by Christopher Hampton. The Son premiered at the Kiln Theatre, London, in February 2019, and transferred to the Duke of York's Theatre in August.

      The Son
    • The Truth

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      It follows the phenomenal success of The Father (Theatre Royal Bath, Tricycle, London and West End) and The Mother (Theatre Royal Bath, Tricycle, London), both by Florian Zeller and translated by Christopher Hampton.

      The Truth
    • The Lie

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      3.7(47)Add rating

      In Florian Zeller's The Lie, a companion piece to his earlier play The Truth, Michel and Laurence are coming for dinner. Translated by Christopher Hampton, The Lie received its English language world premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory, London, in September 2017.

      The Lie
    • His struggle to resolve this crisis, without fracturing his marriage or compromising his comfortable way of life, is explored in original and unsettling ways. Florian Zeller's raw and mysterious play, translated by Christopher Hampton, premieres at Hampstead Theatre, London, in February 2022.

      The Forest
    • When the narrator receives an invitation to visit Egypt as the guest of the French Embassy in Cairo, he anticipates a boring week of literary discussions and official dinners. He certainly does not foresee the extraordinary events that will ultimately lead to murder.

      The Fascination of Evil
    • The Mother and The Father

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Anne loved the time in her life when she prepared breakfast each morning for her two young children. Years later, spending hours alone, Anne convinces herself that her husband is having an affair. If only her son were to break-up with his girlfriend. He would return home and come down for breakfast.

      The Mother and The Father
    • Avec l'humour et le panache de ses quatorze ans, Julien Parme nous entraîne dans une fugue picaresque et jubilatoire où résonnent les vertiges et les doutes des premiers instants de liberté. Florian Zeller réussit à nous faire partager les révoltes d'un adolescent en rupture avec sa famille, son apprentissage amoureux et son insolente fureur de vivre. Un grand roman d'initiation.

      Julien Parme