Project Gutenberg 2005-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 654 Strindberg, August 1849 1912 Strindberg, Johan August Oland, Edith 1878 1968 Oland, Edith Gardner Shearn Oland, Warner 1880 1938 Ölund, Johan Verner Olund, Johan Verner Oland, Wärner Plays: the Father; Countess Julie; the Outlaw; the Stronger Produced by Nicole Apostola and David Widger "Plays: The Father; Countess Julie; The Outlaw; The Stronger" by August Strindberg is a collection of influential plays written during the late 19th century. The anthology highlights Strindberg's prowess in dramatic techniques, particularly showcasing the tumultuous dynamics of gender and power through complex relationships and moral conflicts. Each play delves into themes of identity, family ties, and societal expectations, with notable characters such as the Captain in "The Father," who grapples with fears regarding paternity and sanity. The beginning of "The Father" introduces us to the Captain, a troubled military figure engaged in conversations with his wife, Laura, and others about the welfare of their daughter, Bertha. The scene is marked by tensions stemming from Laura’s influence in their family dynamics and the Captain's struggles with doubt about his authority and familial role. As the Captain reveals his disdain for the overwhelming female presence in his home, the dialogue evolves into a deeper exploration of loyalty, truth, and the psychological pressures faced by both parents. The play sets a compelling stage for conflict and intrigue, suggesting a passionate examination of existential themes as the characters confront their personal demons and societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Drama Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 -- Translations into English PT Text One Act Plays Browsing: Literature Browsing: Performing Arts/Film 316637 2025-06-04T06:28:45.948995 text/html 314737 2013-01-26T17:01:42 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 102088 2013-01-26T17:01:42 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 199379 2025-06-04T06:28:54.708004 application/epub+zip 202954 2025-06-04T06:28:49.749963 application/epub+zip 164447 2025-06-04T06:28:48.370966 application/epub+zip 436354 2025-06-04T06:28:58.191922 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418927 2025-06-04T06:28:53.820975 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270890 2022-09-04T10:42:24.864648 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258082 2025-06-04T06:28:44.805038 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 257644 2012-09-17T10:23:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96778 2012-09-17T10:51:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20439 2025-06-04T06:28:58.350915 application/rdf+xml 22362 2025-06-04T06:28:48.931981 image/jpeg 4534 2025-06-04T06:28:48.647963 image/jpeg 196509 2025-06-04T06:28:45.976998 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia sv.wikipedia