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August Strindberg: "I'm a devilish fellow who can do many tricks"

A hundred years after his death, August Strindberg (1849-1912) continues to fascinate. He was a trailblazer and innovator in his time and still manages to provoke audiences in theaters around the world.

 

Strindberg, king of drama

by: Stephen Whitlock

August Strindberg’s plays shocked society, dazzled audiences and revolutionized drama. A century after his death, Strindberg, with his powerful, timeless themes, is celebrated around the world.

 

August Strindberg on Twitter

 

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