Advent

by August Strindberg

Book Overview

""Advent"" is a novel written by August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and author. The novel tells the story of Axel Borg, a struggling writer who is haunted by his past and is unable to move on from his failed relationships. He is also plagued by his obsession with a woman named Harriet, who is married to his friend, Gustav. As Axel's obsession with Harriet grows stronger, he becomes increasingly erratic and unstable, leading to a dramatic conclusion. The novel explores themes of love, obsession, and the dark side of human nature. It is considered one of Strindberg's most significant works and has been praised for its psychological depth and vivid imagery.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plays of August Strindberg Third Series, by August Strindberg. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197093.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425473873
• ISBN13: 9781425473877
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"