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August Strindberg is one of the founders of the modern theatre. George Bernard Shaw considered him "the only genuinely Shakespearian modern dramatist," Sean O'Casey called him "the greatest of them all." And to Eugene O'Neill he was "the greatest interpreter in the theater of the characteristic spiritual conflicts of our lives today." "The Twelve Major Plays" includes the most famous and most characteristic Strindberg plays.This selection is particularly interesting in its depiction of the great range of Strindberg's moods and styles, from naturalism to expressionism, from ironic comedy to bitter tragedy. It displays his great gift for symbolic, mystical verse as well as his command of dramatic prose. In issues of sex and gender, Strindberg anticipated the modern temperament in society and drama alike.In these new translations, American readers will have their first opportunity to know the true genius of Strindberg. Most previous versions in English have been based on existing German translations. Elizabeth Sprigge's unique achievement has been to render the original Swedish texts into English that is at once fluent and accurate and that captures the full vigor and impact of the original plays.
August Strindberg is one of the founders of the modern theatre. George Bernard Shaw considered him "the only genuinely Shakespearian modern dramatist," Sean O'Casey called him "the greatest of them all." And to Eugene O'Neill he was "the greatest interpreter in the theater of the characteristic spiritual conflicts of our lives today." "The Twelve Major Plays" includes the most famous and most characteristic Strindberg plays.This selection is particularly interesting in its depiction of the great range of Strindberg's moods and styles, from naturalism to expressionism, from ironic comedy to bitter tragedy. It displays his great gift for symbolic, mystical verse as well as his command of dramatic prose. In issues of sex and gender, Strindberg anticipated the modern temperament in society and drama alike.In these new translations, American readers will have their first opportunity to know the true genius of Strindberg. Most previous versions in English have been based on existing German translations. Elizabeth Sprigge's unique achievement has been to render the original Swedish texts into English that is at once fluent and accurate and that captures the full vigor and impact of the original plays.
The Father; Miss Julie; Creditors; The Stronger; The Bond; Crime And Crime; Easter; The Dance of Death; Swanwhite; A Dream Play; The Ghost Sonata; The Great Highway
August Strindberg (1849-1912) was a Swedish writer and playwright and is credited and being one of the founders of modern theatre. His writings combined elements of psychology and naturalism. Some of his minor writings, not included in this book, include The Outlaw, Master Olaf, Pariah, The Comrades, and Among French Peasants. Elizabeth Sprigge was educated in London and Ontario and has written a number of novels, biographies and children's books. She has always been connected with theatre and was co-founder of the famous avant-garde Watergate Theatre in London. She has lectured on literature and theatre in many parts of the world.
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