The Red Room by August Strindberg
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| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
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| Translator | Schleussner, Ellie |
| Uniform Title | Röda rummet. English |
| Title | The Red Room |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Red Room" by August Strindberg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily follows Arvid Falk, a young man in search of his place in society, as he navigates the struggles and disillusionments of life as a government employee before deciding to pursue a career in literature. It delves into themes of social critique, personal ambition, and the complexities of human interaction against the backdrop of Stockholm. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of Stockholm during spring. Arvid Falk is depicted as he reflects on his dissatisfaction with his civil service job and the bureaucratic nature of government work. He meets Mr. Struve, a contributor to a liberal publication, and discusses the future of their careers. As Falk expresses his intention to leave his stable but unsatisfying position for the uncertainty of writing, Struve cautions him about the challenges that lie ahead. This sets the tone for Falk's journey as he grapples with the dichotomy between societal expectations and his aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Stockholm (Sweden) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37039 |
| Release Date | Aug 11, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 30, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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