Fair Haven and Foul Strand

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Haskell House Publishers, 1972 - Fiction - 243 pages
A collection of three stories, all dealing with marital incompatibility, a doctor drawing on the experiences of his long life for examples to illustrate the pessimistic philosophy. A product of Strindberg's late years, when he had already slipped into a deep mental depression, this book is a poignant exposition of his feelings of misogyny.

About the author (1972)

August Strindberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden on January 22, 1849. He was educated at the University of Uppsala in Sweden, but left without a degree. He began to write while supporting himself at a variety of jobs, including journalist and librarian. He wrote several novels including The Red Room and Black Banners, but was best known as a playwright. His plays include The Father, Miss Julie, Creditors, A Dream Play, and The Ghost Sonata. He also wrote an autobiography entitled The Son of a Servant. He died on May 14, 1912 at the age of 63.

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