August Strindberg

The Growth of a Soul (eBook, ePUB)

An Introspective Journey into Human Emotions and Self-Discovery in 19th-Century Sweden
Übersetzer: Field, Claud

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

August Strindberg's 'The Growth of a Soul' delves into the complex journey of personal and spiritual development through the lens of his unique literary style, marked by a blend of realism and expressionism. This semi-autobiographical work encapsulates the protagonist's struggles with society, love, and existential despair, reflecting Strindberg'Äôs profound engagement with philosophical themes prevalent in the late 19th century. Through vivid imagery and a fragmented narrative that mirrors the chaotic inner world of the character, Strindberg navigates the intricacies of human experience, making this text a crucial part of his oeuvre and a pivotal contribution to modernist literature. Strindberg, a significant literary figure known for his tumultuous life experiences, including personal crises and profound relationships, drew inspiration from his own existential battles when penning this book. His background as a playwright and novelist informed his experimental approach to writing, allowing him to infuse psychological depth and emotional authenticity into his characters. Strindberg's exploration of themes such as identity, alienation, and the search for meaning reflects a broader European discourse of the time, particularly the emergence of individualism and self-examination. 'The Growth of a Soul' is highly recommended for readers interested in psychological narratives and existential themes. It serves not only as a compelling piece of literature but also as a reflective mirror of Strindberg'Äôs tumultuous soul. Engaging with this text will offer valuable insights into the human condition, making it a must-read for those exploring the intersections of art, philosophy, and personal identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066185596
• Artikelnr.: 58596023

Autorenporträt

Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish dramatist, novelist, poet, essayist, and painter. During his four-decade career, Strindberg created more than sixty plays and over thirty books of fiction, autobiography, history, cultural analysis, and politics, frequently drawing directly on his own experiences. He was a daring innovator and iconoclast who experimented with a variety of dramatic methods and objectives, including naturalistic tragedy, monodrama, and history plays, as well as his foreshadowing of expressionist and surrealist theatrical tactics. Strindberg pioneered new approaches to dramatic action, vocabulary, and visual composition beginning with his early work. In 1872, the Royal Theatre rejected his first major play, Master Olof; it was not until 1881, at the age of thirty-two, that its premiere at the New Theatre provided him with his theatrical breakthrough. In his plays The Father (1887), Miss Julie (1888), and Creditors (1889), he created naturalistic dramas that - building on the established accomplishments of Henrik Ibsen's prose problem plays while rejecting their use of the structure of the well-made play - responded to Emile Zola's manifesto "Naturalism in the Theatre" (1881) and the example set by André Antoine's newly established Théâtre Libre (opened 1887).