Avioelämää 2: Kahdeksantoista aviojuttua

Name: Avioelämää 2: Kahdeksantoista aviojuttua
Author: August Strindberg

By August Strindberg

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A sequence of eighteen short pieces—stories, essays and sketches—that examine marriage and domestic life from varied angles. Using anecdote, social observation and polemic, the texts probe legal, economic and emotional dimensions of conjugal bonds, exposing hypocrisies, power imbalances and everyday humiliations. Tone shifts between satirical, argumentative and intimate registers, alternating psychological portraits with public critique of gender roles, inheritance and social convention, and frequently presents provocative arguments intended to challenge accepted notions of love, duty and family.

About the Author

August Strindberg

August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, novelist, and poet, known for his influential works that explore themes of human psychology and social dynamics. He is often regarded as a pioneer of modern drama, contributing significantly to the development of naturalism and expressionism in theater. Strindberg's notable works include "Miss Julie," a powerful exploration of class and gender, and "The Ghost Sonata," which delves into the complexities of human relationships. His diverse literary output also includes novels such as "The Red Room" and autobiographical sketches like "Legends." Strindberg's legacy continues to resonate in contemporary literature and theater.