There Are Crimes and Crimes

About this film

LibriVox recording of There Are Crimes and Crimes by August Strindberg, translated by Edwin Bjorkman. Maurice, a playwright on the brink of success, feels so confident in his professional future he proposes to Jeanne, his mistress. However, upon meeting Henriette, his friend's mistress, he gets swept away by his overwhelming passion for her. The feelings are reciprocated by Henriette and their relationship quickly spins out of control. Tragedy strikes and both are swept up in accusations of murder with the potential to destroy them both. This is a story of passion, tragedy, redemption, and repentance. (Summary by Amanda Friday) Cast Maurice: Brett W. Downey Jeanne/Servant Girl: Elizabeth Klett Marion: Emily Jones Adolphe: BellonaTimes Henriette/Narrator: Amanda Friday Emile: Chuck Williamson Madame Catherine: Caprisha Page The Abbe: Algy Pug Watchman/Waiter/Guard: Charlotte Duckett Commissaire/Detective: Todd Audio edited by Caprisha Page and Elizabeth Klett For further information, including links to online text, reader information, RSS feeds, CD cover or other formats (if available), please go to the LibriVox catalog page for this recording. For more free audio books, or to becom…

Directors & creators

August Strindberg

Subjects

librivox; audio; play; drama; strindberg; redemption; tragedy

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