Résultats de "August Strindberg" dans Toutes les catégories

Im Zentrum steht Fräulein Julie, eines der großen Dramen des Naturalismus. In der Mittsommernacht treffen die adelige Julie und der Diener Jean aufeinander – eine Begegnung, die rasch zu einem psychologischen Machtkampf wird. Strindberg zeichnet hier mit schonungsloser Klarheit das Ringen zwischen Klassen, Geschlechtern und individuellen Sehnsüchten. Ergänzt wird die Sammlung durch eine Reihe von Kurzgeschichten, die Strindbergs Blick auf menschliche Beziehungen und gesellschaftliche Konventionen erweitern.

In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? In this volume the once forgotten literary backwaters of Scandinavia, and its hinterland, reveal the storied works of their own literature. Some names are familiar, some decidedly not. But each has literary talents and compelling narratives.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume we come up against the definition of Northern Europe. There are many, each with plausibility and each so obvious. So, here’s ours.

In Fräulein Julie, einer der berühmtesten Tragödien August Strindbergs, treffen gesellschaftliche Hierarchie, unterdrückte Begierden und psychologische Machtspiele aufeinander. Das Drama entfaltet sich in der Nacht des Mittsommers – zwischen der adeligen Julie und dem Diener Jean entsteht ein Spiel aus Anziehung, Stolz und Demütigung. Obwohl Julie sozial über Jean steht, kehrt sich die Machtbalance zunehmend um – mit unausweichlichen Konsequenzen. Ein intensives Kammerspiel über Geschlechterrollen, soziale Spannungen und emotionale Abgründe.

Step into the world of August Strindbergs gripping one-act drama, Countess Julie, where social boundaries blur and passions ignite. Set against the backdrop of Midsummer Eve festivities, this intense tale unfolds between three characters Julie, a fervent young noblewoman; Jean, her ambitious fathers valet; and Kristin, the cook and Jeans fiancée. As the night unfolds, Julie and Jeans reckless intimacy leads to unforeseen and tragic consequences. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

Dance of Death is a gripping two-part play by Swedish playwright August Strindberg, penned in 1900. It explores the unraveling of a marriage between Edgar, an artillery captain, and Alice, a former actress, as they become increasingly ensnared in their isolated, fortress-like home. The tension mounts as they manipulate and provoke one another, leading to the unexpected arrival of Curt, Alices cousin. This intrusion intensifies their already fraught dynamic, creating a tangled triangle that heightens the drama. The narrative further evolves in Part Two with the introduction of their children, ...

Join Arvid Falk, a young and idealistic civil servant, as he breaks free from the monotony of bureaucracy to pursue a life as a journalist and author. In his quest for truth, he delves into the worlds of politics, publishing, theatre, philanthropy, and business, only to uncover a web of hypocrisy and corruption that challenges his beliefs. Seeking solace and inspiration, he finds a community of bohemians who gather in a vibrant red dining room at Berns Salonger to engage in spirited discussions about these pressing issues.

Dive into the intricate web of emotions in Creditors, a tragicomedy by August Strindberg that explores the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Tekla, her husband Adolph, and her ex-husband Gustav. Join us as we unravel the layers of love, betrayal, and the human condition in this captivating tale. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Tekla Elizabeth Klett, Adolph mb, Gustav Bruce Pirie, Narrator Diana Majlinger, Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

At a secluded seaside hotel, Adi (Smith), a struggling painter, finds his creative spark reignited by Gustav (Schreiber), a magnetic stranger. Their connection is instant and consuming, but what begins as a chance encounter twists into something far darker when Gustav becomes intrigued by Adi’s wife, the dazzling Tekla (Siff). Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction, and revelation, where the lives of all involved may be destroyed or transformed.

Embark on a transformative journey through the introspective realms of personal growth and self-discovery with "Growth of a Soul." This podcast invites you to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, weaving together narratives that reflect on the evolution of thought, the power of literature, and the struggle against a stagnant worldview. As you listen, you will encounter a diverse array of voices and perspectives, each contributing to the ...

Das herbstliche Thema eines abgeklärten Alterns und Hinübergangs beherrscht das Stück. Aber die Ruhe seiner Hauptperson, des namenlosen Herrn, wird noch einmal aufgewühlt von den Ausläufern einer schmerzlichen Vergangenheit. Die Frau, die ihn einst verlassen hat, tritt wieder in sein reglos gewordenes Leben ein.