
Ghost Sonata
'Ghost Sonata' Summary
The Ghost Sonata centers around a young student who, drawn by the allure of a stylish apartment building in Stockholm, encounters a world of darkness and deceit. He is aided by Jacob Hummel, a mysterious figure who guides him into the apartment's interior. Inside, the student witnesses an array of peculiar inhabitants, including a beautiful woman transformed into a mummy, a cook who secretly consumes the nourishment of the food she prepares, and a Colonel wrestling with inner turmoil. As the student delves further into the apartment's secrets, he learns of the residents' past grievances and the complexities of their relationships. He discovers a world plagued by betrayal, loss, and the lingering presence of ghosts who haunt the living. The play concludes with a sense of despair and resignation, leaving the student with a grim understanding of the human condition and the harsh realities of the world.Book Details
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August Strindberg
Sweden
Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. A prolific writer who often drew directly on his personal experience, Strindberg's career spanned four decades,...
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