Married (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162672892)

""Married"" is a play written by the renowned Swedish playwright August Strindberg. It tells the story of a young couple, Edgar and Laura, who are struggling to maintain their relationship after a few years of marriage. The play is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and societal expectations.Edgar is a successful lawyer who is deeply unhappy in his marriage. He feels trapped by his wife's expectations and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Laura, on the other hand, is a devoted wife who loves her husband but is frustrated by his emotional distance and lack of affection.As the play unfolds, the couple's relationship becomes increasingly strained. Edgar's jealousy and insecurity lead him to accuse Laura of infidelity, while Laura struggles to assert her own identity and desires. The play culminates in a dramatic confrontation between the two, as they confront the realities of their marriage and the societal forces that have shaped it.""Married"" is a powerful and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with audiences today. It offers a nuanced exploration of love, marriage, and the complex dynamics that underpin these relationships. Strindberg's writing is both insightful and poetic, making this play a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama or the complexities of human relationships.Higher and higher rose the swing, until it struck the topmost branches of the maple. The girl screamed and fell forward, into his arms; he was pushed over, on to the seat. The trembling of the soft warm body which nestled closely in his arms, sent an electric shock through his whole nervous system; a black veil descended before his eyes and he would have let her go if her left shoulder had not been tightly pressed against his right arm.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.

Author: August Strindberg
ISBN-10: 1162672897
ISBN-13: 9781162672892
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.51d