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Dance of Death is a gripping two-part play by Swedish playwright August Strindberg, penned in 1900. It explores the unraveling of a marriage between Edgar, an artillery captain, and Alice, a former actress, as they become increasingly ensnared in their isolated, fortress-like home. The tension mounts as they manipulate and provoke one another, leading to the unexpected arrival of Curt, Alices cousin. This intrusion intensifies their already fraught dynamic, creating a tangled triangle that heightens the drama. The narrative further evolves in Part Two with the introduction of their children, ...

Step into the world of August Strindbergs gripping one-act drama, Countess Julie, where social boundaries blur and passions ignite. Set against the backdrop of Midsummer Eve festivities, this intense tale unfolds between three characters Julie, a fervent young noblewoman; Jean, her ambitious fathers valet; and Kristin, the cook and Jeans fiancée. As the night unfolds, Julie and Jeans reckless intimacy leads to unforeseen and tragic consequences. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the self-reflective world of Johan August Strindberg, the father of modern Swedish literature. Growth of a Soul is Strindbergs own introspective journey, as he navigates his experiences at Upsala University, paying homage to his literary inspirations while striving to become a celebrated artist himself. The narrative concludes with the release of his critically acclaimed novel, The Red Room (1879). Strindbergs autobiography is more than just a recount; its an exploration of a thinking soul, a testament to the human spirits resilience and growth. It encapsulates his ...

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.