36 pages 1 hour read

August Strindberg

Miss Julie

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1888

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Before You Read

Reviews & Readership

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

Reviews for August Strindberg's Miss Julie highlight its compelling exploration of class struggle and psychological depth. Critics praise the intense character dynamics and the provocative themes. However, some criticize its portrayal of gender relations as dated and problematic. Overall, Miss Julie remains a powerful, if contentious, classic.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Miss Julie?

Readers who appreciate complex character studies, class conflicts, and psychological tension will enjoy August Strindberg's Miss Julie. Comparable to Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House and Anton Chekhov's The Seagull, this play attracts those drawn to naturalistic drama and tragic narratives highlighting societal constraints.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Scandinavian Literature
Education
Period
Naturalism
Topics
Class
Education
History: World
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Identity: Femininity
Identity: Sexuality