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August Strindberg
A concise guide to August Strindberg's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
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Author overview
August Strindberg (1849–1912) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans literary writing. This writing is associated with Sweden. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Father, Inferno, The People of Hemsö, and A Dream Play. Key themes include marriage and gender conflict, class and power, and psychological instability and identity.
Reading pathway
Begin with The Father.