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The Red Room

By August Strindberg

The Red Room

By August Strindberg

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The Red Room by August Strindberg (published in 1879) is often regarded as the first modern Swedish novel. It follows Arvid Falk, a young idealist who leaves his secure government job to pursue truth and freedom as a journalist and writer. As he moves through various parts of Stockholm society-politics, business, art, and journalism-he becomes disillusioned by the widespread corruption, hypocrisy, and greed he encounters.The "Red Room," a café where intellectuals and artists gather to discuss ideas, symbolizes both hope and futility-the dream of reform that rarely becomes reality. The novel is a biting satire of bourgeois society, exposing its moral decay while exploring the struggles of individuals who seek honesty and justice in a corrupt world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
276
Release Date:
2025-11-20
Publication Date:
2025-11-20
Publisher:
Lushena Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN13:
9798897188437
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
518 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
18 cm
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