Delphi Collected Works of August Strindberg EU (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of August Strindberg EU (Illustrated) Synopsis

A pivotal figure of late nineteenth century theatre, the Swedish playwright, novelist and essayist August Strindberg produced over sixty plays and more than thirty works of fiction, often drawing directly on his personal experience. A bold experimenter of literary forms, he explored a wide range of dramatic methods and purposes, from naturalistic tragedy, monodrama and history plays, to expressionist and surrealist works. This comprehensive eBook presents Strindberg's collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing for the first time digital print, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Strindberg's life and works* Concise introductions to the major plays and other texts* 12 plays, with individual contents tables* Features rare plays appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including 'Mother Love' and 'The Saga of the Folkungs'* Early twentieth century translations by Warner Oland, Claud Field, Ellie Schleussner and more (too many to list in this description; each translator's name appears at the beginning of each work)* Excellent formatting of the texts* 6 novels by Strindberg* A wide selection of short story collections* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories* Easily locate the short stories you want to read* Selection of Strindberg's non-fiction* Special criticism section, with 4 essays evaluating Strindberg's contribution to literature* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genresPlease note: Edwin Bjrkman's translations cannot appear in Europe until 2022, due to copyright restrictions. When new translations enter the public domain they will be added to the eBook as a free update.CONTENTS:The PlaysThe OutlawLucky PehrThe FatherComradesMiss JulieThe StrongerPariahFacing DeathMother LoveErik XIVThe Saga of the FolkungsEasterThe NovelsThe Red RoomThe Son of a ServantThe Confession of a FoolOn the SeaboardThe InfernoThe Growth of a SoulThe Short Story CollectionsMarriedHistorical MiniaturesFair Haven and Foul StrandThe German Lieutenant and Other StoriesIn Midsummer Days and Other TalesThe Short StoriesList of Short Stories in Chronological OrderList of Short Stories in Alphabetical OrderNon-FictionZones of the SpiritLegends: Autobiographical SketchesThe CriticismAugust Strindberg by James HunekerThe Eccentricity of August Strindberg by Otto HellerAugust Strindberg by Horace Barnett SamuelThe Madness of Strindberg by Robert LyndPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

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