Det Nya Riket: Skildringar från attentatens och jubelfesternas tidevarv

Name: Det Nya Riket: Skildringar från attentatens och jubelfesternas tidevarv
Author: August Strindberg

By August Strindberg

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A series of sharp sketches and essays examines public spectacles, political rituals and social performance, alternating satirical portraits of elites with vivid street-level scenes of parades, crowds and ceremonial display. The pieces contrast ceremonial pomp and rhetorical gestures with private uncertainty, probing illusion, power and hypocrisy while attending to manners, fashions and the codes that sustain authority. The tone shifts between irony and elegiac observation, and the work moves fluidly from detailed descriptive vignettes to broader reflections on civic life and the theatrical nature of public legitimacy.

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.