Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Soderberg
This novel revolves around a physician named Doctor Glas who finds himself morally conflicted when he falls in love with a young woman, the wife of a corrupt clergyman. The doctor is torn between his professional obligation and his personal feelings, as he contemplates murdering the clergyman to free the woman he loves. The book explores themes of love, morality, and the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.
The 2634th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1905
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- 42,944
- Original Language
- Swedish
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This book is on the following lists:
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)