Born in Stockholm, Sweden, Strindberg is one of the most influential figures in Swedish literature. His literary career was marked by intense production and a turbulent personal life, with multiple marriages and existential crises. His dramas, such as "The Father" and "Mr. Puntila and his servant Matti", revolutionized the way theater was made, introducing a raw psychological realism and exploring the complexities of human relationships. Strindberg also ventured into painting and experimented with alchemy and occultism. His work continues to be studied and performed worldwide, attesting to his lasting legacy as a master of words and a profound explorer of the human soul.
Poems List
I detest dogs, those protectors of cowardswho have not the courage to bite the assailant themselves.
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I find my joy of living in the fierce and ruthless battles of life, and my pleasure comes from learning something.
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Sacred family!... The supposed home of all the virtues, where innocent children are tortured into their first falsehoods, where wills are broken by parental tyranny, and self-respect smothered by crowded, jostling egos.
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The Family! Home of all social evils, a charitable institution for indolent women, a prison workshop for the slaving breadwinner, and a hell for children.
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