Inferno By: August Strindberg (1849-1912) |
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Inferno by August Strindberg is a gripping and intense read that delves deep into the psyche of its protagonist, the artist Ragnar. The novel is a dark and tumultuous journey through Ragnar's downward spiral into madness, paranoia, and despair.
Strindberg's masterful writing style vividly portrays the inner turmoil and torment of Ragnar as he grapples with his inner demons and struggles to maintain his grip on reality. The author's rich descriptive language and powerful imagery add to the haunting atmosphere of the story, drawing the reader into Ragnar's world of darkness and confusion.
The character development in Inferno is truly remarkable, as Strindberg skillfully portrays Ragnar's descent into madness with chilling realism. The novel explores themes of isolation, alienation, and the destructive power of obsession, offering a profound and thought-provoking reflection on the human condition.
Overall, Inferno is a haunting and compelling read that will leave a lasting impact on the reader. Strindberg's powerful storytelling and exploration of complex emotional and psychological themes make this novel a must-read for fans of dark, introspective literature. This e text was produced from Project Runeberg's digital facsimile edition of Samlade Verk 28: Inferno och Legender printed in 1914 and available at http://runeberg.org/strindbg/inferno/ Strindberg wrote this book originally in French. The Swedish translation was done by Eugène Fahlstedt. This text has been edited so that this document only contains the book Inferno. The table of content has been moved to the start of the book. Text that was s p a c e d o u t in the original text has been changed to use italics . Project Runeberg publishes free digital editions of Nordic literature. Learn more at =http://runeberg.org/= INFERNO AV AUGUST STRINDBERG STOCKHOLM ALBERT BONNIERS FÖRLAG Copyright. Albert Bonnier 1914. STOCKHOLM ALB. BONNIERS BOKTRYCKERI 1914 INNEHÅLL. Inferno. 1. Den Osynliges hand ................................. 7 2. Ludvig den helige gör mig bekant med salig Orfila .. 21 3. Demonen frestar .................................... 27 4. Det återvunna paradiset ............................ 33 5. Fallet och det förlorade paradiset ................. 36 6. Skärselden ......................................... 42 7. Helvetet ........................................... 93 8. Beatrice ........ Continue reading book >>
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