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Uniform Title: Mäster Olof. English
Title: Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Björkman, Edwin, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 7363
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Historical drama
Subject: Swedish drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Mäster Olof. English
Title: Master Olof: A Drama in Five Acts
Note: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nicole Apostola, and David Widger
Summary: "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.)
Author: Strindberg, August, 1849-1912
Translator: Björkman, Edwin, 1866-1951
EBook No.: 7363
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Historical drama
Subject: Swedish drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.