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  • The Inferno

    An American critic says "Strindberg is the greatest subjectivist of all time." Certainly neither Augustine, Rousseau, nor Tolstoy have laid bare their souls to the finest fibre with more ruthless sincerity than the great Swedish realist. He fulfilled to the letter the saying of Robertson of Brighton, "Woman and God are two rocks on which a man must either anchor or be wrecked." His four ... Read more

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  • August Strindberg: 16 plays in English

    This file includes: There Are Crimes and Crimes, translated by Edwin Bjoerkman; Miss Julia 1888, translated by Edwin Bjoerkman; The Stronger 1889, translated by Edwin Bjoerkman; Creditors 1888, translated by Edwin Bjoerkman; Pariah 1888, translated by Edwin Bjoerkman; Comrades 1888, translated by Edith and Waerner Oland; Facing Death, translated by Edith and Waerner Oland; Easter 1900, translated ... Read more

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  • The Father

    Series series NHB Classic Plays
    August Strindberg's gripping psychological drama about the battle of the sexes, in a version by Mike Poulton.Strindberg's play The Father is about a marriage wrecked by the parents' need to claim exclusive rights to their daughter's love, and to determine her future. By turns comic and deeply tragic, it shows an affable, scholarly father fall victim to a once loving wife who will stop at nothing ... Read more

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  • On the Seaboard: A Novel of the Baltic Islands

    The story is set in the remote and rugged Baltic Islands, where the protagonist, a man disillusioned with urban life and society, retreats to find peace and solitude. The novel delves into his experiences and interactions with the island's inhabitants, as well as his inner struggles and reflections on life.As the protagonist immerses himself in the natural beauty and harsh realities of the ... Read more

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  • Plays by August Strindberg Third Series

    Key plays in the series include The Dance of Death (1900), a powerful psychological drama that centers on the destructive marriage between Edgar, a war-weary officer, and his manipulative wife, Alice. The play delves into themes of alienation, emotional torment, and the corrosive power of love, depicting a couple trapped in a cycle of mutual hatred and dependency. A Dream Play (1901) is a highly ... Read more

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  • Fair Haven and Foul Strand

    Protagonist: The main character, often a representation of Strindberg himself, is depicted as a conflicted and introspective individual. The protagonist's journey is marked by a search for truth and self-understanding.Setting: The coastal setting, with its contrasting fair havens and foul strands, serves as a metaphor for the dualities and conflicts within the human psyche. The harsh and beautiful ... Read more

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  • The Son of a Servant

    Protagonist: The central character is a young boy whose experiences and observations form the core of the narrative. His perspective is shaped by his background as the son of a servant, which influences his understanding of the world.Autobiographical Elements: The novel is heavily influenced by Strindberg's own life. It reflects his childhood experiences, his family's struggles, and his ... Read more

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  • Plays Comrades; Facing Death; Pariah; Easter

    Comrades (1903) centers on a group of men with varying social and ideological backgrounds who come together to discuss their grievances and ideals. Strindberg critiques the contradictions of socialist and revolutionary movements, exploring the tensions between idealism and reality and the personal motives that often undermine collective efforts. Facing Death (1907) focuses on the emotional and ... Read more

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  • Married

    In "Married," Strindberg explores the complexities and challenges of marriage through the lens of his own experiences and observations. The novel presents the story of Edgar and Laura, a married couple whose relationship undergoes various trials and tribulations. Strindberg delves into the intricacies of their marriage, depicting conflicts, misunderstandings, and the psychological aspects of their ... Read more

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  • The Road to Damascus a Trilogy

    The first play introduces the Doctor, a man caught between intellectual disillusionment and a yearning for something deeper. Through surreal and symbolic encounters with various figures representing different aspects of his psyche, the Doctor embarks on a journey of self-discovery. This act focuses on his internal conflict, forcing him to confront his own limitations and search for a higher ... Read more

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  • Plays by August Strindberg Creditors. Pariah.

    In Creditors (1888), the play centers on a love triangle involving a successful artist, his wife, and her former lover. The artist is consumed by jealousy and suspicion as he uncovers the truth about the past relationship between his wife and the other man. The drama explores themes of manipulation, revenge, and the destructive power of jealousy. Strindberg masterfully dissects the psychological ... Read more

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  • A Very Scandinavian Christmas

    The Greatest Nordic Holiday Stories of All Time

    Series series Very Christmas
    A smorgasbord of Christmas stories by writers from Hans Christian Andersen to August Strindberg to Karl Ove Knausgaard.This collection brings together the best Scandinavian holiday stories, including classics by Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark; Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, August Strindberg and Hjalmar Söderberg of Sweden; as well as the popular contemporary Norwegian author Karl Ove ... Read more

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