August Strindberg
Swedish playwright and novelist
ποΈJanuary 22, 1849 - May 14, 1912
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πBiography
August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, poet, essayist and painter. 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.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Pioneer of modern theater
- β¦Wrote 'Miss Julie'
- β¦Father of modern Swedish literature
π¬Famous Quotes
"I don't believe in an afterlife, but I don't want to get old.
"It is only he who is full of fancy who can create the future.
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