One night. One house. A battle of power and passion.

In Miss Julie, August Strindberg crafts a gripping drama set in the kitchen of a Swedish manor during Midsummer’s Eve. Miss Julie, the daughter of a count, engages in a tense and dangerous interaction with Jean, her father’s valet. What begins as flirtation quickly transforms into a psychological duel shaped by social class, ambition, and suppressed desires.

Strindberg’s naturalistic style strips away romantic illusion and exposes raw human instincts. The play delves into:

• The tension between aristocracy and working class

• The complexity of gender expectations

• The destructive force of pride and insecurity

• The psychological consequences of power imbalance

Helen Cooper’s translation preserves the intensity and sharpness of Strindberg’s original text while making it accessible to contemporary readers.

Publisher: WORLVIEW PUBLICATIONS

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK

Pages : 47