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Title: Lucky Pehr
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
Summary: "Lucky Pehr" by August Strindberg is a dramatic play in five acts likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Pehr, a young man who longs to explore the world beyond the confines of his sheltered existence in a church tower. As he embarks on his journey, the narrative delves into themes of wish fulfillment, societal norms, and the quest for happiness, examining both the allure and the pitfalls of the life Pehr seeks. The opening of "Lucky Pehr" introduces us to the church tower where an old man, presumably Pehr's father, prepares for Christmas Eve. The scene is steeped in an atmosphere of supernatural occurrences, with voices emerging to comment on the man's actions and establish a sense of impending magic. Pehr is soon summoned by a fairy and an elf, who impart gifts of wish fulfillment and companionship to him. They aim to entice Pehr from his sheltered life and into the complexities of the world below, sparking his desire for adventure and experience. This duality between the innocence of youth and the harsh realities of life sets the stage for Pehr's forthcoming trials as he navigates his newfound freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937
EBook No.: 8510
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 355
Language: English
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Lucky Pehr
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
Summary: "Lucky Pehr" by August Strindberg is a dramatic play in five acts likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Pehr, a young man who longs to explore the world beyond the confines of his sheltered existence in a church tower. As he embarks on his journey, the narrative delves into themes of wish fulfillment, societal norms, and the quest for happiness, examining both the allure and the pitfalls of the life Pehr seeks. The opening of "Lucky Pehr" introduces us to the church tower where an old man, presumably Pehr's father, prepares for Christmas Eve. The scene is steeped in an atmosphere of supernatural occurrences, with voices emerging to comment on the man's actions and establish a sense of impending magic. Pehr is soon summoned by a fairy and an elf, who impart gifts of wish fulfillment and companionship to him. They aim to entice Pehr from his sheltered life and into the complexities of the world below, sparking his desire for adventure and experience. This duality between the innocence of youth and the harsh realities of life sets the stage for Pehr's forthcoming trials as he navigates his newfound freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937
EBook No.: 8510
Published: Jul 1, 2005
Downloads: 355
Language: English
Subject: Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.