Ghost Sonata

Ghost Sonata

by August Strindberg

The Ghost Sonata, a play in three acts, plunges the audience into a world of supernatural occurrences and psychological turmoil. It tells the story of a young student who ventures into a seemingly grand Stockholm apartment, only to find it inhabited by enigmatic characters who reveal a haunting reality. Among them is the enigmatic Jacob Hummel, who guides the student deeper into the apartment's secrets, ultimately revealing a tapestry of betrayal, sickness, and decay. The play explores themes of illusion versus reality, the nature of human suffering, and the pursuit of salvation. It utilizes a blend of realism and symbolism to depict a world where appearances can be deceiving and the truth is often hidden beneath layers of illusion.

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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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