The Bridal Crown

By August Strindberg

Book Overview

""The Bridal Crown"" is a novel by Swedish author August Strindberg, originally published in 1902. The story follows the life of a young woman named Frida, who is forced into a loveless marriage with an older man named Gustav. Frida struggles to find happiness in her new life, as she is constantly reminded of her lack of freedom and the oppressive nature of her husband. She finds solace in her friendship with a young artist named Leontine, who encourages her to pursue her own passions and dreams. As Frida begins to assert her independence, she must navigate the treacherous waters of societal expectations and the disapproval of her husband and family. ""The Bridal Crown"" is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love, marriage, and female identity in turn-of-the-century Sweden.THIS 88 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: 1425473938
• ISBN13: 9781425473938
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"