Gotischen Zimmer

gotischen Zimmer

by August Strindberg

Set in Gothenburg around the turn of the century, "The Gothic Room" is a satirical novel that critiques Swedish society. The book is a sequel to "The Red Room" and features many of the same characters. Strindberg's writing is sharp and witty, and he skewers the hypocrisy and materialism of the upper classes. The novel also explores the changing role of women in society and the rise of the labor movement.

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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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