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A play in three acts by Alfhild Agrell, first performed at the Royal Dramatic
Theater in Stockholm on February 16, 1884. Ms. Agrell was a Swedish writer and
playwright, known for her works about sexual equality. Valborg, a governess for
the Hillner family, becomes pregnant by nobleman Sixten Björnklo, who views his
relationship with Valborg as nothing more than a passing fancy. He plans to
marry the Hillner's daughter Gertrud. Valborg, who believes in justice confronts
Björnklo and announces the truth to family and friends. She becomes aware of the
double standard. |
