The Ghost Sonata by August Strindberg
The play delves into the dark and mysterious world of a young student who, after a chance encounter, becomes entangled in the lives of the residents of a haunted house. As he becomes more involved, he is exposed to the deceit, betrayal, and moral decay that lie beneath the surface of the seemingly respectable household. The narrative unfolds through a series of surreal and ghostly events, revealing the psychological and existential struggles of the characters as they grapple with their past sins, illusions of love, and the search for redemption and truth in a world filled with secrets and specters.
The 5883rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1907
- Nationality
- Swedish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Swedish
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This book is on the following lists:
- 62nd on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)