Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts by August Strindberg
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"Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts" by August Strindberg is a historical drama written during the late 19th century. The play explores the life and ideals of Master Olof, a key figure in the Swedish Reformation, as he navigates the tumultuous political and religious landscape of early 16th-century Sweden. Central to the narrative is Olof Pedersson, or Olaus Petri, who becomes embroiled in the conflicts between emerging Protestantism, Catholicism, and the
feudal system, striving for spiritual and societal reform. The opening of the drama sets the stage at a cloister in Strängnäs, where Olof is depicted wrestling with his calling amidst the impending societal upheaval. He is urged by his peers and a mentor, Lars Andersson, to engage in the struggle for reform, igniting his passion for change. During a critical moment, Olof faces an internal conflict about challenging the established Church and the fear of becoming a renegade. The atmosphere is charged with tension, as he rings a bell calling people to worship despite an ecclesiastical prohibition. This pivotal act foreshadows his destined role as a leader in the Reformation, illustrating the clash between emerging ideologies and traditional beliefs, while introducing both personal and societal stakes that will unfold throughout the drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Björkman, Edwin, 1866-1951 |
| Uniform Title | Mäster Olof. English |
| Title | Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_Olof |
| Credits | Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Historical drama |
| Subject | Swedish drama -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7363 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07363-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 735 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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