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100 1 _aStrindberg, August,
_d1849-1912
245 1 0 _aPlays by August Strindberg, Fourth Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-27
505 0 _aThe bridal crown -- The spook sonata -- The first warning -- Gustavus Vasa.
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (From images made available by the Google Books Project)
520 _a"Plays by August Strindberg, Fourth Series" by August Strindberg is a collection of dramatic works written in the late 19th century. The series includes several plays, prominently featuring themes of love, conflict, and societal norms, such as "The Bridal Crown." The characters often grapple with issues of familial duty, personal desire, and cultural traditions, creating a vivid portrait of Swedish life during this period. The opening portion of "The Bridal Crown" sets the stage in the pastoral landscape of Dalecarlia, capturing the essence of rural Swedish life rich in folklore and tradition. We are introduced to Kersti, a young woman preparing for her marriage to Mats as they navigate complex family dynamics and societal expectations. The dialogue reveals their hopes and fears, particularly regarding the significance of wearing a crown at their wedding, which symbolizes honor and virtue in their community. This evocative beginning hints at underlying tensions, especially concerning family rivalries and the secrets they bear, laying the groundwork for a compelling exploration of relationships and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aStrindberg, August, 1849-1912 -- Translations into English
653 _aSwedish drama -- Translations into English
700 1 _aBjörkman, Edwin,
_d1866-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44302
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