Author profile

August Strindberg

1849–1912 · Sweden

A Swedish playwright and novelist whose experiments with historical drama, naturalism and dream logic transformed modern European theatre.

Drama Fiction

Life and context

A short timeline

1849
Born in Sweden.
1872
Master Olof published.
1912
End of the author’s recorded life.

Recurring concerns

Themes and style

authority
faith
identity
conflict

Volatile dialogue, compressed confrontations and dramatic structures that expose unstable power.

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Works by August Strindberg

1 work in the Linden collection.

Drama

Master Olof

August Strindberg

Drama · B1–B2 · 3 hr

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Which August Strindberg book should I read first?

Explore Master Olof, then compare the lengths and subjects of the available works.

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This is a Linden original, historically informed editorial portrait—not an archival photograph. It is based on commonly documented appearance and period clothing; reuse status: Linden original artwork.