| Author |
Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
| Translator |
Brausewetter, Ernst, 1863-1904 |
| Title |
Fräulein Julie: Naturalistisches Trauerspiel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Fräulein Julie: Naturalistisches Trauerspiel" by August Strindberg is a naturalist play written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the tumultuous relationship between Fräulein Julie, a 25-year-old aristocrat, and Jean, a 30-year-old servant, set in a kitchen during Midsummer's Eve. The play explores themes of class struggle, power dynamics, and the consequences of societal expectations, particularly as it relates to the intertwining of love and social status. The opening of the drama introduces us to the characters and sets the stage for the ensuing conflict. It begins with Christine, the cook, preparing dinner while discussing the erratic behavior of her employer, Fräulein Julie, who has recently ended her engagement. Jean, the servant, enters and shares stories of Julie's unconventional actions, hinting at her rebellious nature against the constraints of her class. As the characters interact, a dynamic is established where Julie seeks validation and excitement from Jean, leading to flirtatious exchanges that hint at the attraction between the two, despite their societal differences. This opening setup lays the groundwork for the exploration of complex emotional and social themes as the night unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22235 |
| Release Date |
Aug 4, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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