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 6568th greatest book of all time


Published
1902
Nationality
Swedish
Type
Fiction
Pages
Unknown
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Swedish

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