Miss Julie
by Jo Taylor, David Thomas, August Strindberg, Howard Brenton, Kenneth McLeish

Name: Miss Julie
Brand: Jo Taylor
SKU: 9780413775825
Rating: 3.42 (15606 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers generally admire the depth and complexity of 'Miss Julie', highlighting its exploration of social themes and character dynamics. Many appreciate its historical significance and the skillful translation that captures Strindberg's intent. However, some find the misogynistic aspects troubling and the characters unlikable, leading to mixed feelings about the play's overall impact.

Deep exploration of social themes Strong character dynamics Well-translated edition Historically significant Misogynistic elements noted Some characters unlikable

Synopsis

Miss Julie (1888), written in a fortnight, was regarded by Strindberg as his masterpiece, 'the first naturalistic tragedy of the Swedish drama'.

Shocking in subject-matter, revolutionary in technique, it was fiercely attacked on publication for immorality.

On Midsummer Eve, Miss Julie, the daughter of a count, sleeps with her father's valet, Jean.

The subsequent conflict between sexual passion and social position, which leads to her suicide, is presented with startling modernity.

The play's premiere at Strindberg's experimental theatre in Denmark in 1889 was banned by the censor and its first public production three years later in Berlin aroused such protests that it was withdrawn after one performance.

Miss Julie has since become one of Strindberg's most popular and frequently performed plays.

Commentary and notes by David Thomas and Jo Taylor.

Themes Strindberg, August , 1849-1912 Social classes--Drama Criticism and interpretationStrindberg, August , 1849-1912 Social classes Sex role Sex role--Drama