Lucky Pehr by August Strindberg
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"Lucky Pehr" by August Strindberg is a dramatic play in five acts likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Pehr, a young man who longs to explore the world beyond the confines of his sheltered existence in a church tower. As he embarks on his journey, the narrative delves into themes of wish fulfillment, societal norms, and the quest for happiness, examining both the allure and
the pitfalls of the life Pehr seeks. The opening of "Lucky Pehr" introduces us to the church tower where an old man, presumably Pehr's father, prepares for Christmas Eve. The scene is steeped in an atmosphere of supernatural occurrences, with voices emerging to comment on the man's actions and establish a sense of impending magic. Pehr is soon summoned by a fairy and an elf, who impart gifts of wish fulfillment and companionship to him. They aim to entice Pehr from his sheltered life and into the complexities of the world below, sparking his desire for adventure and experience. This duality between the innocence of youth and the harsh realities of life sets the stage for Pehr's forthcoming trials as he navigates his newfound freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Howard, Velma Swanston, 1868-1937 |
| Title | Lucky Pehr |
| Credits | Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8510 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 26, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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