A Dream Play by August Strindberg
In the play, the audience is taken on a surreal journey through the dreamlike experiences of the daughter of a god who descends to Earth to better understand human suffering. The narrative defies conventional time and space, weaving together a series of disjointed scenes that reflect the illogical and fluid nature of dreams. The characters she encounters are trapped in their own cycles of misery, their lives marked by frustration, disappointment, and the futility of their pursuits. The dreamer navigates this shifting landscape, attempting to find meaning and compassion within the chaos, ultimately revealing the universal struggles of the human condition.
The 2962nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1902
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 64
- Original Language
- Swedish
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
- - Ett Drömspel
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 64th on Introduction to a top 100 list of Swedish books. (BIF (Biblioteket i fokus))
- 85th on The Century's Most Significant Swedish Books (The TV program Röda Rummet (SVT))
- 5394th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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