Skylark

The Hungarian writer Dezső Kosztolányi wrote Skylark. It is the story of an elderly couple and their daughter. The parents are disappointed that their daughter has not married, but she is a good girl and they adore her. When she goes away for one week to visit relatives, they wonder how they will manage without her.

To their surprise, they start to enjoy life again. They play the piano, go out to eat, go to the theatre, drink, party and meet friends they have not seen in a long time. They have such a good time that they come to the realization that their daughter is a burden to them. She takes good care of them, but their life is not ideal.

When Skylark returns from her vacation, the parents realize how isolated they have been in their small town and how their lives used to be. They also realize that Skylark is not an attractive girl and will probably never marry. Though they are all disappointed, it is a reality that they accept.

The novel Skylark is about the relationship of Skylark and her elderly parents. When the daughter goes away, the parents are filled with sadness and wonder how they will live without her. However, as time passes, they rediscover the joy that has gone from their lives.

When Skylark returns, the reader can only wonder if the lives of Skylark and her parents will change or if they will go back to the way they used to be. Skylark and her parents love one another, but their lives have become very quiet and routine. It is best for them to enjoy life more.