Stirling

Author: August Strindberg
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Strindberg (1849-1912) is one of Sweden's most distinguished writers, whose works are regarded as a precious national cultural heritage by the Swedish people. He is celebrated in world literary history as a genius. However, during his lifetime, he was often depicted as a [] (odd person) or a [] (madman), enduring one after another. He lost his father at a young age and suffered abuse from his stepmother. He married three times and had four children, yet he remained alone in his later years. He lived in exile abroad for fifteen years, always in poverty. It was only after his death that his works and achievements were gradually recognized, and the study of his writings increased, with biographies about him appearing endlessly. The translated biography of Strindberg selected here is widely recognized as a comprehensive and scientific account. The author, August Strindberg, is a renowned Swedish literary critic who served as the editor-in-chief of Sweden's largest newspaper, Dagbladet, for fifteen years. He has written biographies of many world-class cultural figures, including Dante, James Joyce, and others.