August Strindberg

Innan hans mor dör får Theodor lova henne att leva ett dygdigt liv. Han ska avstå från kvinnor, från frestelser, från allt som kan kallas synd. Åren går, och Theodor håller sitt löfte - trots kroppens protester, trots ensamheten och det gnagande begäret. Men vad händer med en människa som förnekar sig själv så länge att livet till sist krymper till ett skal? När »Dygdens lön« publicerades 1884 i samlingen Giftas väckte den stor uppståndelse. Strindbergs satiriska uppgörelse med den religiösa sexualmoralen, och särskilt en kontroversiell passage om nattvarden, ledde till åtal för hädelse. I dag står sig novellen som ett av de främsta och mest omdiskuterade exemplen på Strindbergs kritik mot samtidens normsystem och moraliska dubbelmoral. AUGUST STRINDBERG [1849-1912] är en av den svenska litteraturens mest ryktbara, nyskapande och produktiva författare. Internationellt ses han som en av de största dramatikerna i modern tid, och många av hans prosaverk, däribland Röda rummet [1879] och Hemsöborna [1887], betraktas som tidlösa klassiker.

"Easter" is a compelling play in three acts by August Strindberg, one of Sweden's most important writers. This volume also includes a selection of Strindberg's short stories, translated from the Swedish. Strindberg's dramas explore themes of family, love, and psychological turmoil with raw intensity, cementing his place as a key figure in modern theatre. "Easter" offers a poignant exploration of forgiveness and renewal, themes that resonate deeply with audiences. Discover the genius of Strindberg in this accessible collection that showcases his dramatic skill and narrative talent. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Confessions of a Fool is a semi-autobiographical novel by Swedish playwright and author August Strindberg, recounting his tumultuous first marriage to Siri von Essen. The book is an intense and often bitter portrayal of love, jealousy, and psychological turmoil, reflecting Strindberg's personal struggles with paranoia and misogyny. Written in a raw and confessional style, the novel delves into themes of gender dynamics, artistic ambition, and the destructive nature of obsessive love, making it both a deeply personal and controversial work in Strindberg's literary career.