Publisher's Synopsis
- This edition brings together three of Strindberg's classic plays Miss Julie, Master Olaf and There Are Crimes and Crimes. Miss Julie - In one of the Swedish playwright's best-known works, Miss Julie exerts power over Jean because of her upper class background. But Jean is not impressed by her social status. On the evening in question, their flirtation escalates into something more serious - but is it love or lust? Each of the characters battle for control throughout the play. Master Olaf - This five-act drama concerns the reformer Olaus Petri and his battle against the Catholic Church in the 16th century. It was written by Strindberg in 1872 and staged in 1881 over five hours to warm reviews. There Are Crimes and Crimes - Maurice is a Parisian playwright on the brink of success in this 1899 play. On the day Maurice's drama is to debut, he proposes marriage to Jeanne but then encounters the beautiful Henriette, his friend's mistress. Tragedy strikes.
