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The Father (Brustein)
August Strindberg
The Father
by Mike Poulton, August Strindberg adapted Mike Poulton, August Strindberg
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play's emotional depth and relevance. While many appreciate its timeless themes and the portrayal of complex relationships, some feel it leans toward misogyny and lacks a truly human connection. Overall, it is recognized as a significant work, albeit not universally enjoyable for all audiences.
Timeless and easy to follow Searing, painful portrayal Brilliant drama and stageworthy Interesting psychological study Leans toward misogyny Not suitable for everyone
Synopsis
Laura and Adolf have a daughter, Bertha, whom they both wish to claim as their own.
Laura tells Adolf that he cannot be sure he is her real father.
Wrestling with this thought, driven mad by Laura’s malice and finally betrayed even by Bertha, Adolf is last seen being strapped into a straitjacket.
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Publication
Publisher Nick Hern Books
Year 2007
Binding Paperback
Edition New
Pages 96
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9781854599414
ISBN-10 1854599410
eISBN-13 9781788502405
LCC PR6066.O794 F37 2006
The Father is a Scandinavian play written by Mike Poulton and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2007).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781788502405).
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