August Strindberg
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Twentieth Century
- Categories: Literature, Publishing
- Subcategories: Entertainment, Entertainers, Composers, Songwriters, Musicians, Singers
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, Scandinavian History
Article abstract: Sweden’s Strindberg stands, with the Norwegian Henrik Ibsen, as Scandinavia’s greatest dramatist. He introduced both naturalism and expressionism to the modern European stage; considered to be the father of Swedish literature, with dozens of novels, essays, and scientific treatises as well as more than fifty plays to his credit, he never received that country’s Nobel Prize but permanently influenced the shape of twentieth century world theater.
Early Life
Born into a successful merchant family, the third son of Carl Oscar...
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