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Countess Julia, Froken Julie : A Naturalistic Tragedy (1912)

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Countess Julia, also known as Froken Julie, is a naturalistic tragedy written by August Strindberg in 1912. The play is set in Sweden during the midsummer festival and follows the story of Countess Julia, the daughter of a wealthy nobleman, and her relationship with Jean, a valet in her father's service. The play explores themes of class, gender, and power dynamics as the Countess and Jean engage in a dangerous and passionate affair. Their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the expectations placed upon them by society. As the play progresses, tensions rise and the characters' true motivations and desires are revealed. The tragic ending of the play is a result of the characters' inability to escape the societal constraints that bind them and their ultimately destructive actions. Overall, Countess Julia is a complex and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal expectations on individuals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • ISBN-13: 9781166020125
  • ISBN-10: 1166020126
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: September 2010
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.22 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.33 pounds
  • Page Count: 104

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