The Thunderstorm

The Thunderstorm is a play written by Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The play is set in a rural town in Sweden and revolves around the lives of the members of the local aristocratic family, the Alving family. The play explores themes of family dysfunction, societal norms, and the consequences of repressed desires.The main character of the play is Gustav, the patriarch of the Alving family. Gustav is a strict and controlling figure who has a strained relationship with his wife, Laura, and his son, Oswald. As the play progresses, Gustav's past begins to unravel, revealing a history of infidelity and abuse.Meanwhile, Oswald returns home from Paris, where he has been living as an artist. He is struggling with a mysterious illness and is haunted by the fear that he has inherited his father's destructive tendencies. He seeks solace in his childhood friend, Regina, who is the daughter of the family's maid.As the play reaches its climax, a thunderstorm descends upon the town, mirroring the emotional turmoil of the characters. Secrets are revealed, and the family is forced to confront their past and present traumas.The Thunderstorm is a powerful exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the destructive nature of societal expectations. It is considered one of Strindberg's most significant works and a masterpiece of naturalistic drama.THIS 54 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.