Pariah

Pariah is a novel written by the Swedish author August Strindberg. Originally published in 1889, the book tells the story of a young man named Gustav who is struggling to find his place in society. Gustav is an artist who is rejected by his family and friends, and he becomes increasingly isolated and disillusioned as he tries to make a living from his art.As Gustav navigates the social and political landscape of late 19th-century Sweden, he encounters a series of characters who are similarly marginalized and oppressed. These include a group of anarchists, a prostitute, and a woman who has been shunned by her family for having a child out of wedlock.Through Gustav's experiences, Strindberg explores themes of class, gender, and power, and he offers a critique of the rigid social norms and conventions of his time. The novel is notable for its psychological depth and its vivid depiction of the gritty, urban landscape of Stockholm.Pariah is considered one of Strindberg's most important works, and it has been widely praised for its realism, its social commentary, and its innovative narrative structure. It remains a classic of Swedish literature and a powerful testament to the struggles of those who are marginalized and oppressed.MR. X. That, too, perhaps. But don't you think an intelligent fellow like myself might fix matters so that he was never found out? I am alone all the time--with nobody watching me--while I am digging out there in the fields. It wouldn't be strange if I put something in my own pockets now and then.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.