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The Father

The Father
August Strindberg Original title Fadren (Danish, 1887)

The Father is a naturalistic tragedy by Swedish playwright August Strindberg, written in 1887.

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“It's wonderful how, the moment you talk about God and love, your voice becomes hard, and your eyes fill with hatred. No, Margret, you certainly haven't the true faith.”

August Strindberg The Father

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