Countess Julie

Countess Julie is a play written by the Swedish author August Strindberg. The story takes place on Midsummer's Eve in the late 19th century and revolves around the titular character, Countess Julie, and her interactions with Jean, a servant in her father's household. Throughout the play, the two characters engage in a power struggle, with Julie attempting to break free from the constraints of her aristocratic upbringing and Jean seeking to rise above his station in life. As the night progresses, the tension between the two builds to a climax, leading to a tragic ending. The play is known for its exploration of themes such as class, gender, and power dynamics, and is considered a classic of modern drama.JEAN [Sitting]. I don't wish to hurt you, but they used an expression--threw hints of a certain kind--but you are not a child, you can understand. When one sees a lady drinking alone with a man-- let alone a servant--at night--then.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.