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Miss Julie is probably the most famous play by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg, one of the founding fathers of naturalistic theater. In this claustrophobic drama, the interplay between social order and individual identity is explored in great detail. At the end the aristocratic Julie, goaded by her manipulative manservant, John, is faced with the ultimate decision: independence or annihilation.

Hailed by Arthur Miller as ‘the mad inventor of modern theatre’, Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, poet and novelist whose groundbreaking works mingled naturalism and psychology and paved the way for Expressionist drama. A prolific writer – penning over 60 plays, 19 novels and nine autobiographies – his turbulent life was marked by emotional conflict. This wide-ranging collection brings together 13 of his most important dramas and a semi-autobiographical ‘occult diary’, enhanced through stunning soundscapes and music composed by Strindberg himself.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, featuring members of the original Steppenwolf Theatre and Broadway productions: Tara Lynne Barr, Shannon Cochran, Deanna Dunagan (Tony Award®, Best Leading Actress), Kimberly Guerrero, Francis Guinan, Scott Jaeck, Ron Livingston, Robert Maffia, Mariann Mayberry, Rondi Reed (Tony Award®, Best Featured Actress), and David Warshofsky. Directed by Bart DeLorenzo. Recorded by L.A. Thetare Works before a live audience.

rendition of Taylor Swift’s August

Mother Earth was an American anarchist journal that described itself as "A Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature". Founded in early 1906 and initially edited by Emma Goldman, an activist in the United States, it published articles by contemporary activists and writers in Europe as well as the US, in addition to essays by historic figures." This is Volume 1 of the series. - Summary by Wikipedia

In this poignant drama by the esteemed German playwright August von Kotzebue, a close friend of Ludwig von Beethoven, we delve into the complexities of love and identity. Originally published as Menshenhass und Reue, the play took the English-speaking world by storm in the late 1790s, captivating audiences in both Great Britain and the United States. Its enchanting tale of lost love, hidden identities, overwhelming guilt, and the promise of redemption resonated deeply with 19th-century theatergoers, leaving them spellbound. Join us for a journey through a fairytale-like narrative that has ...

The Father is a gripping naturalistic drama penned by the renowned Swedish playwright August Strindberg. At the heart of this intense narrative lies the tumultuous conflict between a Captain and his wife, Laura, as they grapple over the future of their daughter, Bertha. In a desperate bid for sole custody, Laura devises a plan to convince the Captain that he is losing his sanity. Join us as we delve into the emotional and psychological battles that unfold in this powerful exploration of family dynamics. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Step into the haunting world of The Ghost Sonata (Spöksonaten), a mesmerizing three-act play by the renowned Swedish playwright August Strindberg. First staged at Strindbergs Intimate Theatre in Stockholm on January 21, 1908, this pivotal work marks a significant moment in the evolution of modernist drama. In this chamber play, Strindberg weaves a surreal narrative where the supernatural coexists with the mundane—ghosts wander in broad daylight, a stunning woman is ensnared in the form of a mummy hidden away in a closet, and a household cook drains all vitality from the meals before serving...

Conflict, intrigue, and beguiling are always close at hand; whether that be in the old islands of Subtilus, Halitus, and Trabus; atop the decks of the Amethyst Fleet, or in the urban sprawl beneath the high walls of Dantys, all yearn for power. The winds of change are blowing, so whoever can navigate the complex web of plans and interests, might just be able to acquire some...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!This sentimental drama, written by the prolific German dramatist, August von Kotzebue (a friend of Ludwig von Beethoven,) was originally published under the title “Menshenhass und Reue.” When the play was translated into English in the late 1790s, it quickly became a runaway success in both Great Britain and the United States and remained a staple of dramatic companies for most on the 19th century. The fairytale-like plot, with its story of lost love, concealed identity, crushing guilt, and healing redemption, charmed generations ...