Doctor Glas (Doktor Glas) - Hjalmar Söderberg

Art. no. 216584043 24 Apr 2025

Doktor Glas (1905) is a novel by Hjalmar Söderberg that explores moral dilemmas and existential questions through the diary entries of doctor Tyko Gabriel Glas. It is one of the most influential works of Swedish literature and has been translated into several languages.

In Doktor Glas, the reader follows the doctor Tyko Gabriel Glas during a hot summer in Stockholm. Through his diary entries, we gain insight into his thoughts on life, death and society. A central part of the novel is his love affair with Helga Gregorius, a young woman married to the loathsome Pastor Gregorius. Glas' inner conflicts and moral considerations lead him to make decisions that have serious consequences. The novel deals with themes of loneliness, morality, and existence, and is known for its psychological delving into the mind of the protagonist.