International contemporary art platform22.01.1849–14.05.1912
August Strindberg
Johan August Strindberg (1849–1912) was a Swedish writer, playwright, artist, and publicist, known as a representative of naturalism and symbolism and a founder of modern Swedish literature and theater.
Biography
Johan August Strindberg was born on January 22, 1849, in Stockholm, Sweden. He is recognized as a Swedish writer, playwright, poet, prose writer, artist, photographer, essayist, screenwriter, autobiographer, and librettist. Strindberg is associated with two literary movements—naturalism and symbolism. He is considered a founder of modern Swedish literature and theater. Among his notable works are "The Red Room," "The Father," "Miss Julie," "Inferno," "To Damascus," "A Dream Play," "Kristina," and "The People of Hemsö." Johan August Strindberg died on May 14, 1912, in the Adolf-Fredrik district of Stockholm.
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