August Strindberg

La naturaleza está siempre presente en los escritos de Strindberg. A sus reflexiones se suma una fascinación por lo real, incluso en sus manifestaciones más prosaicas y cotidianas. La botánica, el canto del ruiseñor o una tecnica de pesca son formas de ab

Escritas en el mismo periodo, alrededor de 1892, poco después de la separación del autor de su primera mujer, las dos obras de este volumen tratan de las relaciones conyugales cuando interviene un tercer elemento. Segun Strindberg, la pasion, las riñas, los celos y el miedo a perder al otro son indispensables para que la vida matrimonial funcione, y asi los hombres y las mujeres se ven condenados a desgarrarse mientras les quede una chispa de vida. Sin embargo, si existe un tercero, representado en la primera obra por Axel, un amigo comun de la pareja protagonista, se empieza de verdad a jugar con fuego, como indica el propio titulo, y se quiebra la armonia. En El vinculo, en cambio, el tercero en disputa es el hijo de los conyuges: con el enfrentamiento en la audiencia de un juicio entre una pareja de nobles que se esta separando, Strindberg escenifica su propio divorcio y el temor a perder la potestad sobre sus hijos y que estos puedan ser educados por otro hombre.

Arvid Falk, un joven idealista y generoso, deja su empleo para dedicarse a la literatura militante. Al cabo de muchas experiencias amargas, vuelve a su vida de empleado y, ya sin ilusiones, dedica sus horas libres a la numismatica. A la figura de Arvid se contrapone la de su hermano, Carl Nicolaus, mezquino e hipocrita aunque con un fondo de humanidad verdadera. Una serie extraordinariamente incisiva de retratos de personajes y ambientes de la sociedad sueca de finales del siglo XIX completan el impresionante edificio narrativo de la novela: figuras de la vida bohemia, periodistas sin conciencia y sin escrupulos, señoras ociosas, envidiosas y vanidosas que se dedican a la beneficencia, mujercitas corruptas que fingen el amor, editores incultos e intrigantes, comerciantes usureros y clerigos rapaces. Y, en medio de la sordidez ambiental, El salon rojo, un rincon de un bar de Estocolmo, se convierte en alegoria de la salvacion del hombre.

Creditors (1888) forma, amb El pare (1887) i La senyoreta Júlia (1888), una trilogia que és el croquis punyent d'un naufragi personal. Strindberg hi reflecta, d'una manera palpitant, la peripècia del seu primer divorci, l'aberració a què la conjugalitat redueix l'individu. Tres personatges, dos homes i una dona, es passen comptes de dos en dos. Cada un és el creditor inexorable que, a l'exigència despietada del deute, hi afegeix l'interès usurer d'anihilar l'altre. I com que cada personatge és, alhora, creditor i deutor, cada un acaba essent botxí i víctima. En aquesta pugna, els dos homes es perden escometent-se per la dona que diuen que estimen, però que, en veritat, únicament desitgen. Dissecada així per Strindberg, la relació conjugal es revela com una mera expressió de poder i de lubricitat, sota el control d'una dona que domina, si no l'escena, la situació. De retruc, l'autor ens serveix impulsivament una imatge, real i especular, de si mateix.

In "Inferno", the psychologically disturbed narrator sets forth on a journey through an earthly hell and emerges purified of his sins.Alchemy, schizophrenia, witchcraft, and religious fanaticism, all leavened with a knowing wink of humour, "Inferno", by Swedish author August Strindberg is an early example of the unreliable narrator literary device, in which the reader learns that the storyteller is seeing things from a distorted perspective. It is also deliciously macabre."Inferno" is for the most part based on a diary that Strindberg kept between 1896 and 1908 - undoubtedly the most troubled period of his life.

In "Legends: Autobiographical Sketches," August Strindberg weaves a tapestry of personal reflection and existential exploration, drawing on his tumultuous life experiences. This collection celebrates the intersection of autobiography and fiction, blending vivid storytelling with profound philosophical inquiry. Strindbergs striking prose reveals the underlying myths and narratives that shaped his identity, presenting his struggles with love, ambition, and societal expectations through a raw and lyrical lens. His literary style is characterized by its psychological depth, often challenging conventional norms and advocating for a more profound understanding of the human condition, reflective of the broader literary movements of naturalism and symbolism prevalent in his time. Strindberg, a prolific figure in Swedish literature, was influenced by his own life of contradictionsmarked by artistic brilliance, mental instability, and tumultuous personal relationships. His experiences, including his tumultuous marriage and his diverse encounters with various artistic and literary movements, provided a rich backdrop for the sketches he presents. As a deeply introspective writer, Strindberg sought to confront the complexities of human emotion and social alienation, both of which are palpably articulated in this work. "Legends" offers readers a compelling glimpse into the mind of one of Swedens most celebrated literary figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of autobiography and literature, providing not just a window into Strindbergs life but also a lens through which to examine our own narratives. A transformative journey awaits as readers explore these poignant sketches, inviting reflection on the universal themes of identity and existence.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Scritto nel 1901, questo dramma si pone sulla soglia del secolo come prefigurazione di tutte le audacie del teatro moderno. "Tutto puo avvenire, tutto e possibile e probabile. Tempo e spazio non esistono; su base minima di realta, l''immaginazione disegna nuovi motivi: un misto di ricordi, esperienze, invenzioni, assurdita e improvvisazioni". Cosi scriveva Strindberg presentando Il sogno. In effetti anche il lettore di oggi rimane stupefatto davanti alla naturalezza con cui Strindberg scavalca tutte le convenzioni teatrali del tempo per addentrarsi in una nuova regione, in una nuova forma, che si potrebbe definire "teatro psichico".

In the oppressive heat of Midsummers Eve, Julie, daughter of the lord, is drawn into a dangerous tryst with her fathers butler. As the night wears on, the couple, from opposite ends of the social spectrum, dance, flirt and fight towards an explosive conclusion that will shake the existing order to its core. Zinnie Harriss new version of Strindbergs nineteenth-century masterpiece, Miss Julie, relocates the play to central Scotland between the wars. The play premiered at Platform, Easterhouse, in a National Theatre of Scotland Ensemble production in September 2006.

August Strindbergs classic portrayals of secrets and lies, seduction and power both written in the summer of 1888 in brilliant new versions by Howard Brenton.Miss Julie begins as a flirtatious game between the daughter of a wealthy landowner and her fathers manservant, and gradually descends, over the course of a long and sultry Midsummers Eve, into a savage fight for survival.In Creditors, young artist Adolf is deeply in love with his new wife Tekla but a chance meeting with a suave stranger shakes his devotion to the core. Passionate, dangerously funny, and enduringly perceptive, Strindberg considered this wickedly enjoyable black comedy his masterpiece.Both plays premiered in co-productions between Jermyn Street Theatre, London, and Theatre by the Lake, Keswick, directed by Jermyn Streets Artistic Director Tom Littler.

Estos doce cuentos, escritos en 1903, nos muestran una faceta muy poco conocida del genial escritor sueco August Strindberg. En todos ellos nos encontramos al artista de "buen humor", capaz de hacernos disfrutar y aprender con las moralejas presentes en algunas de estas fabulas, realistas unas, satiricas otras, todas ellas cargadas de poesia y de sugerentes imagenes. Sus raices estan en los cuentos de hadas, a la manera de Hans Christian Andersen y E.T.A. Hoffmann.En 2012 conmemoramos el centenario de la muerte de este polifacetico artista sueco, y nuestra contribucion es la edicion de estos cuentos, que incluyen las ilustraciones originales de 1915 realizadas por Thorsten Schonberg.Tanto por la tematica de los cuentos como por el estilo narrativo, este libro es una lectura imprescindible para lectores de todas las edades.Buscar libro en papel en librerias - 19,50

Anxiously awaiting the return of his new wife, Adolph finds solace in the words of a stranger. But comfort soon turns to destruction as old wounds are opened, insecurities are laid bare and former debts are settled. Regarded as Strindbergs most mature work, Creditors is a darkly comic tale of obsession, honour and revenge. David Greigs version premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, London, in September 2008.

Alegato de un loco es la obra apasionada, vehemente y hasta cierto punto impúdica, de un hombre que ha traspasado esa frontera que separa el amor del odio. Alegato de un loco constituye uno de los

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