The Red Room

August Strindberg

Okt 2013 · Kuthengiswe ngu-Simon and Schuster

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First published in 1879 this satire on Stockholm society has been called "the first modern Swedish novel", bringing fame to Strindberg throughout Scandinavia.

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August Strindberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden on January 22, 1849. He was educated at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, but left without a degree. He began to write while supporting himself at a variety of jobs, including journalist and librarian. He wrote several novels including The Red Room and Black Banners, but was best known as a playwright. His plays include The Father, Miss Julie, Creditors, A Dream Play, and The Ghost Sonata. He also wrote an autobiography entitled The Son of a Servant. He died on May 14, 1912 at the age of 63.