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Where did August Strindberg grow?
Stockholm
August Strindberg grew up in and around Stockholm, the son of a shipping merchant who went bankrupt when Strindberg was four. He attended Uppsala University to first study medicine but later switched to modern languages and political science.
What is August Strindberg famous for?
He is considered the “father” of modern Swedish literature and his The Red Room (1879) has frequently been described as the first modern Swedish novel. In Sweden, Strindberg is known as an essayist, painter, poet, and especially as a novelist and playwright, but in other countries he is known mostly as a playwright.
Did August Strindberg win any awards?
Named after one of Sweden’s most famous writers August Strindberg, it is awarded to the best book of the year in three categories: Fiction, Non-Fiction and Children’s literature. Which book will win? On 22nd of November we’ll all find out!
Which styles of Theatre do Strindberg’s plays anticipate?
Strindberg’s late plays anticipate expressionism and surrealism, styles we’ll explore in upcoming episodes.
Who is the father of expressionistic drama?
Johan August Strindberg
Johan August Strindberg (January 22, 1849 – May 14, 1912) was a Swedish writer, playwright, and painter. He is ranked among Sweden’s most important authors. Strindberg is known as one of the fathers of modern theater. His work falls into two major literary movements, Naturalism and Expressionism.
When was Miss Julie written?
1888
Miss Julie/Date written
Miss Julie (1888), written in a fortnight, was regarded by Strindberg as his masterpiece, ‘the first naturalistic tragedy of the Swedish drama’. Shocking in subject-matter, revolutionary in technique, it was fiercely attacked on publication for immorality.
Why was Miss Julie banned?
Written in 1888, “Miss Julie” was banned in playwright August Strindberg’s native Sweden for its strong language and sexual imagery. This psycho-sexual pas de deux between the unstable daughter of a count and his ambitious valet was at first considered too radical.
What kind of play is Miss Julie?
naturalistic play
Miss Julie (Swedish: Fröken Julie) is a naturalistic play written in 1888 by August Strindberg. It is set on Midsummer’s Eve and the following morning, which is Midsummer and the Feast Day of St….
| Miss Julie | |
|---|---|
| Date premiered | 14 March 1889 |
| Original language | Swedish |
| Genre | Naturalism |
What was the first Expressionist play?
The Son
The first full-length Expressionist play was The Son by Walter Hasenclever, which was published in 1914 and first performed in 1916.
When did Expressionism begin?
1912
Expressionism/Began approximately