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100 1 _aStrindberg, August,
_d1849-1912
245 1 0 _aPlays by August Strindberg, First Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-14
505 0 _aThe dream play -- The link -- The dance of death part I and II.
508 _aProduced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)
520 _a"Plays by August Strindberg, First Series" by August Strindberg is a collection of theatrical works written in the late 19th century. This volume features three significant plays: "The Dream Play," "The Link," and "The Dance of Death," demonstrating Strindberg's exploration of themes such as love, existential despair, and the complexities of human relationships. The characters often reflect Strindberg’s own struggles with identity and societal norms, making for a deeply introspective and dramatic experience. The opening portion introduces "The Dream Play," establishing a surreal and dreamy atmosphere as it portrays the celestial daughter of the god Indra on her descent to Earth to understand human experiences. The prologue hints at the disjointed yet seemingly logical nature of dreams, creating a narrative where time and space are fluid. As the daughter encounters characters below who are marked by both the beauty and anguish of existence, the dialogue suggests a deep inquiry into human suffering and joy. Thus, this initial segment sets the stage for a rich tapestry of human emotions explored throughout the play, highlighting Strindberg's distinct blend of realism and symbolism. (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/45375
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