The Stronger
The Stronger
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1906
Book Brief
BetaPlay • Fiction
A café, Stockholm • 1880s
1906
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In the one-act play The Stronger by August Strindberg, two women, Mrs. X and Miss Y, encounter each other in a café on Christmas Eve. The play unfolds through a one-sided conversation as Mrs. X speaks, revealing personal feelings and conflicts, while Miss Y remains silent throughout, highlighting themes of power and emotional strength.
Mysterious
Emotional
Contemplative
Unnerving
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Stronger by August Strindberg presents an intense exploration of female rivalry and psychological depth. Praise centers on its innovative monologue format and emotional intensity. Some critics note a lack of character development due to the play's brevity. Overall, it's viewed as a compelling study of interpersonal dynamics with a unique theatrical approach.
Who Should Read The Stronger?
A reader intrigued by psychological drama and character studies, akin to those in Ibsen's A Doll's House, would enjoy Strindberg’s The Stronger. Appreciators of minimalist settings and subtext-driven narratives, like in Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, are likely to find it compelling.
500 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Play • Fiction
A café, Stockholm • 1880s
1906
Adult
18+ years
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