The First Warning - August Strindberg - Bog

The First Warning is a play written by the Swedish author August Strindberg. The play was first published in 1889 and is set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a couple, Laura and Gustav, who are struggling to maintain their marriage. Gustav is a successful artist who is obsessed with his work and neglects his wife, while Laura is unhappy and feels trapped in her marriage.As the play progresses, Laura becomes increasingly frustrated with Gustav's neglect and begins to have an affair with another man. Gustav, meanwhile, becomes increasingly paranoid and jealous, and begins to suspect that Laura is being unfaithful. The tension between the two escalates until it reaches a dramatic climax.The First Warning is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Strindberg's writing is intense and emotional, and the play is considered one of his greatest works. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and the development of modern theater.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plays of August Strindberg Fourth Series, by August Strindberg. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197239.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.