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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this volume we come up against the definition of Northern Europe. There are many, each with plausibility and each so obvious. So, here’s ours.

In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? In this volume the once forgotten literary backwaters of Scandinavia, and its hinterland, reveal the storied works of their own literature. Some names are familiar, some decidedly not. But each has literary talents and compelling narratives.

Since its inception in the 19th Century photography has been a trusted source capturing both truth and reality. It cannot lie. Our eyes may deceive us, but the camera cannot. In this volume whilst our classic authors are at the early edge of photography’s development, they use it in ways that are both innovative and atmospheric as very often the camera and the photographer become a central part in many fascinating stories.

Das „enfant terrible“ der schwedischen Literatur, August Strindberg, der zu Beginn des vergangenen Jahrhunderts einer der meistgespielten Autoren auf deutschen Theaterbühnen war, hat seine Feder auch gelegentlich bemüht, um spitzzüngige Parabeln in Form von Fabeln umzusetzen, bei welchen gesellschaftliche und menschliche Schwächen gnadenlos offengelegt werden. In „Der heilige Ochse oder der Triumph der Lüge“ wird der Ochse Alexander von den Stellvertretern Gottes auf Erden als 1060te Inkarnation des aktuell wichtigsten Gottes erkannt und dessen Besitzer enteignet.

Join Arvid Falk, a young and idealistic civil servant, as he breaks free from the monotony of bureaucracy to pursue a life as a journalist and author. In his quest for truth, he delves into the worlds of politics, publishing, theatre, philanthropy, and business, only to uncover a web of hypocrisy and corruption that challenges his beliefs. Seeking solace and inspiration, he finds a community of bohemians who gather in a vibrant red dining room at Berns Salonger to engage in spirited discussions about these pressing issues.

Dive into the intricate web of emotions in Creditors, a tragicomedy by August Strindberg that explores the complex and often tumultuous relationship between Tekla, her husband Adolph, and her ex-husband Gustav. Join us as we unravel the layers of love, betrayal, and the human condition in this captivating tale. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Tekla Elizabeth Klett, Adolph mb, Gustav Bruce Pirie, Narrator Diana Majlinger, Audio edited by Elizabeth Klett

At a secluded seaside hotel, Adi (Smith), a struggling painter, finds his creative spark reignited by Gustav (Schreiber), a magnetic stranger. Their connection is instant and consuming, but what begins as a chance encounter twists into something far darker when Gustav becomes intrigued by Adi’s wife, the dazzling Tekla (Siff). Talk into the night devolves into an intricate web of deception, seduction, and revelation, where the lives of all involved may be destroyed or transformed.

Hailed by Arthur Miller as ‘the mad inventor of modern theatre’, Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, poet and novelist whose groundbreaking works mingled naturalism and psychology and paved the way for Expressionist drama. A prolific writer – penning over 60 plays, 19 novels and nine autobiographies – his turbulent life was marked by emotional conflict. This wide-ranging collection brings together 13 of his most important dramas and a semi-autobiographical ‘occult diary’, enhanced through stunning soundscapes and music composed by Strindberg himself.

Embark on a transformative journey through the introspective realms of personal growth and self-discovery with "Growth of a Soul." This podcast invites you to delve into a rotating collection of audiobooks that explore the intricate tapestry of human experience, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, weaving together narratives that reflect on the evolution of thought, the power of literature, and the struggle against a stagnant worldview. As you listen, you will encounter a diverse array of voices and perspectives, each contributing to the ...

Das herbstliche Thema eines abgeklärten Alterns und Hinübergangs beherrscht das Stück. Aber die Ruhe seiner Hauptperson, des namenlosen Herrn, wird noch einmal aufgewühlt von den Ausläufern einer schmerzlichen Vergangenheit. Die Frau, die ihn einst verlassen hat, tritt wieder in sein reglos gewordenes Leben ein.