Advent is a novel written by August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and author. The book is set in Stockholm during the Christmas season and follows the story of a young woman named Tekla. Tekla is a successful writer who is married to a wealthy older man named Gustav. Despite her success, Tekla is unhappy in her marriage and begins to have an affair with a younger man named Axel. The novel explores themes of love, infidelity, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. As the story unfolds, Tekla must confront the ...
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Advent is a novel written by August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and author. The book is set in Stockholm during the Christmas season and follows the story of a young woman named Tekla. Tekla is a successful writer who is married to a wealthy older man named Gustav. Despite her success, Tekla is unhappy in her marriage and begins to have an affair with a younger man named Axel. The novel explores themes of love, infidelity, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. As the story unfolds, Tekla must confront the consequences of her actions and decide what she truly wants in life. Advent is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the search for happiness.THIS 82 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plays of August Strindberg Third Series, by August Strindberg. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197093.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.
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