The Road To Damascus

The Road to Damascus is a play written by August Strindberg, a Swedish playwright and novelist. The play was first performed in 1898 and is a psychological drama that explores the themes of religion, faith, and redemption.The story is set in Damascus, Syria, and follows the journey of a wealthy Swedish artist named Gustav, who has lost his faith in God and is searching for a new purpose in life. Gustav meets a group of missionaries who are trying to convert the locals to Christianity, and he becomes intrigued by their message.As Gustav begins to explore Christianity, he becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of redemption and starts to see himself as a sinner in need of salvation. He becomes involved with a local woman named Helena, who is also searching for spiritual guidance, and the two of them embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption.Throughout the play, Strindberg uses vivid imagery and symbolism to explore the themes of faith and redemption. The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Gustav representing the struggle between reason and faith, and Helena representing the search for truth and meaning in life.Overall, The Road to Damascus is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, or psychology.MOTHER. Do. I want to speak seriously to you. I was malicious last night; you must forgive me. It’s because of that I need religion; just as I need the penitential garment and the stone floor. To spare you, I’ll tell you what nightmares are to me. My bad conscience! Whether I punish myself or another punishes me, I don’t know. I don’t permit myself to ask. (Pause.) Now tell me what you saw in your room.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.