August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt: Studies and Impressions

"The Spirit of Revolt: Studies and Impressions" by L. Lind-af-Hageby is a critical study that considers the life and creations of August Strindberg, a controversial author known for a difficult personal life. The book, using essays, looks at Strindberg's conflicts with social rules, constant need to express himself, and inner conflict, all of which helped create a large body of literary creations. The start of the book tells readers about August Strindberg's intricate attitude and artistic growth. It talks about how he fought against established morality, religion, and social structures. The book shows how his upbringing greatly influenced his later works, especially his interest in psychology and views of women, with constant stories of revolution, social criticism, and personal conflict filling this explanation, setting the stage to go deeper into Strindberg's major influences in art.