02361cam a22003133u 4500 46397 UtSlPG 20260610134050.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 Legends: Autobiographical Sketches Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-07-24 Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust) "Legends: Autobiographical Sketches" by August Strindberg is a collection of autobiographical essays written in the early 20th century. This work delves into Strindberg's personal experiences, thoughts, and reflections, particularly focusing on the turbulence of his life during his middle years. Through a lens that intertwines existential thought with vivid anecdotal accounts, the sketches explore themes of personal suffering, social critique, and the exploration of the human psyche. At the start of the collection, Strindberg introduces the setting of his life's struggles, particularly emphasizing a period of financial ruin and social isolation while residing in Lund, Sweden. He presents himself as a "possessed exorcist," grappling not only with external adversities, such as lack of financial means and acceptance from society, but also with intense spiritual and psychological turmoil. The narrative paints a picture of a man at war with himself, navigating through loneliness, financial hardship, and the challenge of reconciling his past beliefs with his current reality. With encounters that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural, Strindberg lays the groundwork for a deeply reflective exploration of the human condition, hence setting the tone for the rest of the sketches that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 Dramatists, Swedish -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46397 87236 87236