August Strindberg

1849–1912 · lived 63 years

Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish writer, playwright, and painter. He is considered one of the fathers of modern Swedish theater and a central figure in Swedish literature. His work is vast and ranges from novels and short stories to plays and essays, exploring themes such as class struggle, human psychology, and religion.

n. 1849-01-22, Estocolmo · m. 1912-05-14, Adolf Fredriks parish

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Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Strindberg is one of the most influential figures in Swedish literature. His literary career was marked by intense production and a turbulent personal life, with multiple marriages and existential crises. His dramas, such as "The Father" and "Mr. Puntila and his servant Matti", revolutionized the way theater was made, introducing a raw psychological realism and exploring the complexities of human relationships. Strindberg also ventured into painting and experimented with alchemy and occultism. His work continues to be studied and performed worldwide, attesting to his lasting legacy as a master of words and a profound explorer of the human soul.

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I detest dogs, those protectors of cowardswho have not the courage to bite the assailant themselves.

1 see the playwright as a lay preacher peddling the ideas of his time in popular form.

I find my joy of living in the fierce and ruthless battles of life, and my pleasure comes from learning something.

Sacred family!... The supposed home of all the virtues, where innocent children are tortured into their first falsehoods, where wills are broken by parental tyranny, and self-respect smothered by crowded, jostling egos.

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