Project Gutenberg 2013-11-27 Public domain in the USA. 256 Strindberg, August 1849 1912 Strindberg, Johan August Björkman, Edwin 1866 1951 Bjorkman, Edwin Björkman, Edwin August Plays by August Strindberg, Fourth Series The bridal crown -- The spook sonata -- The first warning -- Gustavus Vasa. Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (From images made available by the Google Books Project) "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.) Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 -- Translations into English Swedish drama -- Translations into English PT Text Category: Plays/Films/Dramas 570400 2025-08-18T03:58:55.277363 text/html 554298 2024-10-23T20:03:37 text/html 1403531 2025-08-18T03:59:09.305226 application/epub+zip 1410808 2025-08-18T03:58:59.338317 application/epub+zip 238580 2025-08-18T03:58:57.694330 application/epub+zip 1712176 2025-08-18T03:59:15.057224 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1651441 2025-08-18T03:59:08.141273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 470007 2022-09-20T08:09:49.110852 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416774 2025-08-18T03:58:52.250328 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396977 2024-10-23T20:03:37 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17267 2025-08-18T03:59:15.213201 application/rdf+xml 15849 2025-08-18T03:58:58.296294 image/jpeg 3683 2025-08-18T03:58:57.990307 image/jpeg 1095498 2025-08-18T03:58:55.343350 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog sv.wikipedia sv.wikipedia en.wikipedia