Keikari sekä muita kertomuksia

Name: Keikari sekä muita kertomuksia
Author: August Strindberg

By August Strindberg

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Short Stories

About This Book

The collection gathers several short narratives that probe social manners, petty vanities, and moral contradictions through compact sketches and ironic portraits. One story follows a vain young man whose careful dress and affected habits provoke ridicule and social exclusion; other tales examine hopeful youth, interludes between contests, and tensions between old and new eras. Across realist observation and intermittently fanciful or satirical tones, the pieces expose hypocrisy, class pretensions, and interior anxieties while varying in mood from rueful comedy to sharp social criticism.

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.