Classic Love Stories

Father

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  • 1887 first published
  • 🎧 1 h 44 min free audiobook
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Published in 1887, Father is a classic romance novel by August Strindberg.

A free LibriVox audiobook (1 h 44 min) is available.

About Father

The Father is a naturalistic drama by Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The central conflict is between the Captain and his wife Laura about their daughter Bertha's future. In order to gain sole custody of her daughter, Laura tries to convince the Captain that he has gone mad. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast A Captain of Cavalry: Bob Neufeld Laura: Elizabeth Klett Bertha: Charlotte Duckett Dr. Ostermark: Algy Pug The Pastor: Bruce Pirie The Nurse: Arielle Lipshaw Nojd: Alan Mapstone An Orderly: David Warner Mother-in-Law: WoollyBee Narrator: Chuck Williamson Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett
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Father — LibriVox recording, 1 h 44 min in 13 sections.

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Who wrote Father?

Father was written by August Strindberg and first published in 1887.

What genre is Father?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is there a free audiobook of Father?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 44 min.

What books are similar to Father?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Turn of the Screw and She.

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