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The Father by August Strindberg

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Book name: The Father (2024)
Category: Authority
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Language: Swedish
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1887, midnight
"The Father" is a dramatic play that explores the battle of the sexes through the lens of a dysfunctional family. The story centers on a military captain and his wife as they engage in a power struggle over the future of their daughter. The wife manipulates everyone around her to convince them that her husband is insane, leading to tragic consequences. The narrative delves deep into themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the nature of truth. The 7835th greatest book of all time

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August Strindberg

August Strindberg

11 books