Casa Mare

play by Druƫa

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Casa Mare, meaning "The Parlour," is a 1962 play by Moldovan writer Ion Druță. It marked a departure from the prevailing themes of collectivism in Moldovan literature, shifting focus to explore the individual conscience. Druță's work is considered a significant turning point in Moldovan fiction, moving towards a more introspective examination of human psychology, particularly within the context of village life.1

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