The First Warning

By August Strindberg

Book Overview

The First Warning is a novel by August Strindberg, a renowned Swedish author. The book tells the story of a young woman named Laura who is caught in a love triangle between two men, her husband Arvid and her former lover Gustav. As the story unfolds, Laura finds herself torn between her loyalty to her husband and her passion for Gustav, leading to a series of dramatic events.Set in the late 19th century, the book explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and societal expectations. Strindberg's writing style is characterized by its psychological depth and realism, as he delves into the complex emotions and motivations of his characters.The First Warning is considered one of Strindberg's most important works, and is a classic of Swedish literature. It has been praised for its vivid portrayal of the human psyche, and its exploration of the social and cultural norms of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Scandinavian literature, as well as those who enjoy psychological dramas and stories of romantic conflict.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425473946
• ISBN13: 9781425473945
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"