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Advent is a novel written by August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and author. The book is set in Stockholm during the Christmas season and follows the story of a young woman named Tekla. Tekla is a successful writer who is married to a wealthy older man named Gustav. Despite... Read Full 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... Read Full Overview

Advent, Ein Weihnachtsspiel, by August Strindberg, translated into German by Emil Schering, is a compelling Christmas play that delves into themes of redemption, judgment, and the search for divine grace. Originally written in Swedish, this German rendition brings Strindberg's... Read Full Overview