Lucky Pehr

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 103K words
Chapters: 11

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lucky Pehr by August StrindbergAuthor: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Jul 1, 2005

Editor's review

Lucky Pehr is a play by the Swedish dramatist August Strindberg, available as a free eBook from Project Gutenberg. Strindberg is known for his incisive examination of human nature, fate, and social relations, and this play continues in his symbolic and allegorical vein, using the protagonist Pehr's fantastical adventures to explore luck, desire, and life choices. For readers of dramatic literature, it is a supplementary text for understanding modern Nordic drama; for Strindberg scholars, it can be read alongside his major works to observe changes in his technique. The public-domain English text is readily available and suits use as supplementary reading in foreign drama or comparative literature courses. Note that this is an English-translation eBook without Chinese notes; readers should familiarize themselves with the basic plot beforehand.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Literary readers who enjoy Nordic drama and Strindberg's works and want to expand their reading of his plays
Students taking courses in foreign drama or comparative literature who need public-domain English play scripts
General readers interested in allegorical drama and themes of life philosophy

Not a good fit for

Readers who want a Chinese translation and are not comfortable with English originals
Drama researchers seeking editions with detailed notes and scholarly introductions
Readers who prefer realistic plots and have no interest in allegory or symbolism

Reading tips

Read the plot summary and character list first, then the full play to grasp the main line and symbolic threads.
Read act by act, noting after each act how the protagonist's situation changes and what key choices he makes.
Understand the playwright's intent in light of Strindberg's life and late nineteenth-century Nordic theater.
Read alongside major works such as Miss Julie to compare similarities and differences in technique.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

This is the English eBook edition released by Project Gutenberg; the text is in English and contains no Chinese translation or notes. Readers with good English can read it directly; otherwise, consult a Chinese translation or plot summary first.

Do I need to know about Strindberg before reading?

Systematic study is not necessary, but knowing that he was an important late nineteenth-century Swedish playwright whose works often focus on human nature and conflicts of fate will help you grasp the play's allegorical quality. A brief author introduction before the text is enough.

Is it suitable as reading material for a drama course?

It can serve as a supplementary selection in foreign drama, especially for discussing symbolism and the theme of fate. However, this edition has no notes or introduction, so instructors will need to supply background materials and textual analysis.

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About the author

Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 Author

August Strindberg (1849-1912) was a Swedish writer whose 57 works are held in this collection. His output spans novels and drama, with representative works including the novel The Red Room and plays such as Fräulein Julie, The Father, and The Road to Damascus, as well as the Plays by August Strindberg series and the autobiographical The Son of a Servant. His writing often deals with marriage, class, and relations between the sexes, and his style moved from naturalism toward expressionism and symbolism, leaving a lasting influence on modern theatre. The works here are mostly classified under inspirational growth. Public information is limited; the above is based only on in-house facts and widely accepted literary knowledge.