Fräulein Julie: Naturalistisches Trauerspiel

Translated by Ernst Brausewetter

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"Fräulein Julie: Naturalistisches Trauerspiel" by August Strindberg is a naturalistic tragedy written in 1888. On a Midsummer night, the young aristocratic Julie crosses social boundaries by dancing with the servants and flirting with Jean, her father's educated valet. What begins as playful defiance evolves into a complicated relationship where power shifts between class and gender. As the night unfolds in the kitchen, Jean's manipulation grows stronger, leading toward a devastating conclusion that explores love, lust, and the brutal realities of social hierarchy.

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