num_pages: 52
description: Countess Julie is a play written by Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The play is set in Sweden during the mid-19th century and focuses on the titular character, Countess Julie, who is the daughter of a wealthy count. The play explores themes of power, class, gender, and sexuality.Countess Julie is a complex character who is struggling to come to terms with her own identity and her place in society. She is engaged to a count, but she is also attracted to a servant named Jean. As the play progresses, the power dynamics between the characters shift, and the relationships become increasingly complicated.Strindberg's writing is known for its psychological depth and realism, and Countess Julie is no exception. The play is a powerful exploration of human nature and the ways in which societal constraints can shape our desires and actions. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.JEAN [Sitting]. I don't wish to hurt you, but they used an expression--threw hints of a certain kind--but you are not a child, you can understand. When one sees a lady drinking alone with a man-- let alone a servant--at night--then.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.
language: English
title: Countess Julie
titlecomplete: Countess Julie
genres: Classics, School, Drama, Plays, 19th Century, Fiction, Swedish Literature, Read For School, Scandinavian Literature, Theatre
ratings_count: 15221
publisher: Kessinger Publishing