Tamás Simon (; 1935–1956) was a

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poet and playwright. He is known for his

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''A zsidó Don Juan'', written in the mid-1950s. An adaptation of the story of

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in a

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setting, the work was well-received by writers such as Géza Képes and . It was performed in November 1990 under the direction of . Simon committed suicide by intentional

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in 1956.

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