1351 results for 'Strindberg, August'

A comprehensive guide to the life and work of August Strindberg, one of the most influential dramatists of the 19th century. This Companion brings together leading international scholars to explore...

August Strindberg: A Life by Sue Prideaux explores the complex and multifaceted life of one of literature's greatest figures. This biography sheds new light on Strindberg's work, revealing the...

Sweden's spiritual life has long been reflected in its art and literature, with mysticism and esoteric speculation running through the works of some of its most important figures. From Emanuel...

Julie After Strindberg by Polly Stenham is a reimagining of August Strindberg's Miss Julie in contemporary London. A late night party sets off a chain of events as Julie throws caution to the wind...

Strindberg's diverse artistic pursuits are explored in this collection of essays. The author examines Strindberg's work as a dramatist alongside his achievements in other fields, including painting...

Three of August Strindberg's most famous plays are collected in this volume, showcasing his prolific creativity and personal turmoil over two decades. The Father, Miss Julie, and The Ghost Sonata...

Stella Adler's lectures on Ibsen, Strindberg, and Chekhov offer profound insights into the works of three masters of modern drama. Delivered over forty years, these classic lectures bring to life the...

Charles Marowitz's innovative adaptations of Ibsen and Strindberg are presented in this collection. A dynamic reworking of Hedda Gabler is included, which was performed to enthusiastic audiences at...

Set in a world of repressed social mores, this version of Strindberg's Miss Julie explores the complex relationships between class and desire. A drunken encounter between two individuals sets off a...

Written in just 14 days, Miss Julie is a groundbreaking play that shocked audiences with its frank portrayal of desire and social convention. The story of a young woman's tragic confrontation with...

Average twelve-year-old August navigates the challenges of family life and early adolescence. When his parents' marriage ends, he moves to a new town and struggles to form friendships. A shocking act...

A fast-paced tale of murder, greed, sex, economic cyber-terrorism, race and urban decay, August Snow is a gripping story that explores the darker side of Detroit. The city's complex web of corruption...

August's Eyes by Glenn Rolfe is a chilling tale that explores the darker side of human nature. When dreams begin to bleed into reality, a social worker must confront the mistakes of his past and...

Agastya Sen, known to friends by the English name August, is a child of the Indian elite. He has just landed a prize government job that takes him to Madna, a town with extreme temperatures in...

August Weismann Development, Heredity, and Evolution by Frederick B. Churchill This biography offers a comprehensive examination of August Weismann's life and work, situating him within the...

Indulge in the serene world of August Reverie, a stunning adult coloring book featuring 24 hand-drawn fantasy art illustrations. Delicate floral designs and intricate line work come together to...

Ana Magdalena Bach sits alone, overlooking the still and blue lagoon, surveying the men of the hotel bar. She is happily married, yet every August, she travels to the island where her mother is...

The Quintessence of August by Brian Stableford is a gripping tale of mystery and supernatural suspense. During an intense heat-wave in August, a wealthy Comte seeks the expertise of detective Auguste...

Russia at the Barricades: Eyewitness Accounts of the August 1991 Coup Eyewitness accounts from key figures and ordinary citizens provide a unique perspective on the attempted coup in the Soviet Union...

The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro is a gripping mystery that follows Charlotte Holmes as she searches for answers about her family's past. When her uncle goes missing, Charlotte throws herself...

Third Week in AugustA poignant and powerful drama about a family's struggles with love, loss and identity.This moving play explores the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of life,...

The Battle of Britain: Attack of the Eagles is a meticulously researched account of the pivotal aerial conflict in the summer of 1940. Renowned historian Dilip Sarkar delves into the intricate...

Kansas in August is a witty and warm novel about the complexities of human relationships. When Hilary Metcalfe discovers an abandoned baby on his birthday, he brings it home to provide comfort and...

August Wilson: A Life by Patti Hartigan The first authoritative biography of August Wilson, one of America's most important and successful playwrights of the late 20th century. Wilson wrote ten...

August Heat by Andrea Camilleri is a gripping mystery that unfolds in the scorching heat of Sicily's summer. When a young boy goes missing, Detective Montalbano's relaxing holiday plans are ruined.As...

Selected Works of Louis-Auguste BlanquiA collection of writings by Louis-Auguste Blanqui, a French political activist whose revolutionary theory of Blanquism continues to be studied today.Published...

August Heat by Andrea Camilleri is the tenth installment in the Inspector Montalbano series. As the lazy month of August approaches, Inspector Montalbano and his girlfriend Livia prepare for a...

A dazzling portrait of melancholy and metamorphosis, August Blue explores the ways in which we seek to lose an old story, find ourselves in others, and create ourselves anew. When concert pianist...

Seven Days in August is a poignant and powerful exploration of grief and relationships. After a devastating tragedy, Otto and Sofie struggle to navigate their life together, facing the harsh...

Light in August is a powerful exploration of the human condition, delving into the complexities of evil and the search for identity. At its centre is Joe Christmas, a man torn apart by his past and...

Experience the pivotal month that changed the face of Marvel Comics forever. August 1961 was a momentous time for the publisher, marked by the release of its first Fantastic Four comic book,...

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry AugustA story of friendship and betrayal, loyalty and redemption, love and loneliness, and the inevitable march of time.When death comes, Harry August always returns...

A Cold Wind in August by Burton Wohl is a novel that explores the life of a woman who has become an iconic sex symbol. Despite her success, she has never experienced true love or connection. Her...

Elsa M. Anderson, a renowned concert pianist, walks off the stage in Vienna, mid-performance. She is now in Athens, watching as a stranger buys a pair of mechanical dancing horses at a flea market...

A darkly comedic exploration of family dynamics and secrets. When the Weston family reunites in Oklahoma after their father's disappearance, they unleash a torrent of repressed truths and unsettling...

August 1914 is a gripping historical novel that explores the complexities of war and leadership. Colonel Vorotyntsev, a General Staff officer, is sent to investigate the situation at the Russian...

August in Kabul tells the story of the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in August 2021, as witnessed by Afghans and Western journalists. The author, Andrew Quilty, was one of only a handful of...

The Last of August by Brittany Cavallaro is a gripping mystery that follows Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson as they embark on a perilous quest to uncover the truth about their families' past. After...

Counting Crows - August and Everything After is a piano/vocal/guitar artist songbook featuring the music from the popular album by Counting Crows.This matching folio provides a comprehensive...

Ana Taylor's life is one of chaos, but when deportation threatens her future, she turns to August Tombs for help. As head of Tombs Security, he's no stranger to turmoil, yet Ana's reappearance sets...

The Falaise Pocket Normandy, August 1944 by Yves Buffetaut This highly illustrated account examines the pivotal battle of the Falaise Pocket in August 1944, a turning point in the Normandy campaign...

The final weeks of World War II were marked by a prolonged and bloody conflict in the Pacific Theater. Barrett Tillman's new history tells the dramatic story of this period, detailing the last brutal...

Sundays in August is a gripping crime novel by Patrick Modiano, set against the picturesque backdrop of Nice on the French Riviera. A masterful blend of mystery and unease, this ominous work evokes...

Set against the dark and troubled backdrop of the American South, Light in August is a haunting exploration of the nature of evil. A man, driven by circumstance and desire, finds himself at the mercy...

A detailed study of the correspondence between August Jaeger and the famous English composer, exploring their relationship and its significance.This book delves into the life and legacy of August...

The Piano Lesson by August Wilson tells the story of Boy Willie's return to Pittsburgh in 1936. He has come with a battered truck loaded with watermelons, and an opportunity to buy some land down...

A pivotal battle of the Normandy invasion, the Siege at Mortain, is recounted in this book. In August 1944, a small group of American soldiers defended a hill against a massive German counterattack,...

A concise study guide for August Wilson's Fences, excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Drama for Students. This resource provides a plot summary, character analysis, author biography, study questions,...

Barbara W. Tuchman's The Guns of August and The Proud Tower offer a gripping and insightful exploration of the events leading up to World War I. With her unique blend of rigorous scholarship and...

The Solomons Air War - Volume 1: Guadalcanal August - September 1942 is a detailed and balanced account of the aerial warfare in the Solomon Islands theater during the critical period of...

Troy Maxson's life is marked by frustration and disillusionment. A garbage collector with unfulfilled dreams, he struggles to connect with his son over the possibility of an athletic scholarship. As...

Napoleon at Dresden: The Battles of August 1813 by George Nafziger provides a comprehensive study of the 1813 campaign. This work is notable for its use of French archival and published sources, as...

August Flynn's death has sparked rumors in Baton Rouge. When Outlaw Henry Ike commits a violent robbery, it sets off a chain of events that forces Flynn to track down his adversary and settle the...

Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's August 1914: A Novel is a dramatic new interpretation of Russian history, set against the backdrop of World War I and the Russian Revolution. This first volume in The Red...

August Sander's Face of Our Time is a seminal work in German photography. First published in 1929, this collection showcases sixty portraits of twentieth-century Germans, drawn from August Sander's...

XIII and Jones are on the run. They're suspected of three murders, including that of a hired killer, and are being hunted by local authorities. The sheriff is eager to keep certain details from the...

Fences represents a pivotal moment in American history, set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement. Premiering in 1985, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play explores themes of generational...

The Berlin Wall 13 August 1961-9 November 1989 by Frederick Taylor In the dead of night on 12-13 August 1961, a hastily constructed barbed wire entanglement appeared in the heart of Berlin,...

Berlin 1936: Sixteen Days in August The summer of 1936 brought international attention to Berlin as it hosted the Olympic Games. This captivating account tells the story through the voices and...

Victoria Hislop's One August Night is a dramatic and absorbing novel that returns to the world and characters of her award-winning novel, The Island. On 25th August 1957, the island of Spinalonga...

Victoria Hislop returns to the world of Crete in this long-awaited sequel to her bestselling novel, The Island. On 25th August 1957, the island of Spinalonga closes its leper colony, and a moment of...

The lives of the saints are a powerful testimony to the reality of God's plan and the possibility for truly following it in one's life. This volume, part of a series, explores the witness of saints...

The Battle for Cork July-August 1922 by John Borgonovo In the midst of Ireland's civil war, the city of Cork became a focal point for the conflict. In one of the most famous surprise attacks in Irish...

Death in the Ardennes 22nd August 1914: France's Deadliest Day by Jean-Michel Steg is a historical account of one of the most devastating days in French history. On 22nd August 1914, 27,000 French...

The Battle of Amiens 1918: A Turning Point on the Western Front This study examines the Allied offensive that marked the beginning of the end for Germany, which took place from August 8th to...

Survival August-September 2021 Debating Us Foreign PolicyThis issue of Survival challenges conventional wisdom and presents fresh perspectives on strategic issues of the moment. It features...

Operation Starlite: The Beginning of the Blood Debt in Vietnam - August 1965 by Otto Lehrack On August 18, 1965, the first major clash of the Vietnam War took place on the Van Tuong Peninsula near...

The final weeks of World War II were marked by a prolonged and brutal struggle. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the US was committed to confronting Tokyo with urgent priority, despite the...

The Battle of Kilsyth, 15 August 1645: A Turning Point in Scotland's Civil War The Battle of Kilsyth, fought on 15 August 1645, was a pivotal moment in Scotland's struggle for independence during the...

The Total Solar Eclipse of 1999 August 11 is a detailed guide to one of the most significant solar eclipses of the 20th century. Published by NASA, this publication provides predictions and data for...

Three Nights in August explores the human side of baseball, revealing how statistics alone cannot explain the outcomes of games. Through the lens of manager Tony La Russa's 25 years at the helm, this...

William Faulkner's Light in August is presented alongside authoritative background and contextual materials to deepen understanding of his work.This Norton Critical Edition includes the novel's...

The Guns of August: The Account of the Outbreak of the First World War The outbreak of the First World War was a sudden and devastating event that caught governments off guard. As the war spread...

The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission: The American Raids on 17 August 1943 by Martin Middlebrook is a detailed account of one of the most significant events in the history of the US air forces during...

The Armoured Campaign in Normandy June - August 1944 by Stephen Napier This book provides a detailed and frank appraisal of the planned use and actual results of armoured deployment during the...

The 12th Royal Lancers in France, August 17th 1914 - November 11th 1918 by M. C. Charrington is a poignant and moving account of the unit's role in World War I. The book tells the story of the 23...

The Idler 92: August/September 2023: How to Smash Big Tech by Tom HodgkinsonThis issue of The Idler explores the world of big tech, examining its impact on our lives and society. Tom Hodgkinson...

A comprehensive study of French sculptor Auguste Rodin, first published in 1905, is presented here. This fully illustrated volume includes a detailed biography, catalogue and chronology of Rodin's...

This account of 1st Battalion, The East Lancashire Regiment's experiences in August and September 1914 provides a graphic and detailed portrayal of the battalion's first weeks of war.From...

Florence, summer 1963. A city deserted by its inhabitants, leaving only one man to keep the peace: Inspector Bordelli. His days are filled with routine work, but his nights are consumed by the...

August Kitko and the Mechas from Space Starmetal Symphony, Book 1When humanity's last outposts are destroyed, a young man makes a desperate attempt to reach out to an alien enemy in a bid to save...

Lenny Henry's debut playwriting work is a poignant and humorous exploration of one life's experience shaped by the Windrush Scandal.This powerful portrayal sheds light on the injustice faced by those...

Winner of the 2013 Autumn House Press Poetry Prize, selected by Naomi Shihab Nye, this debut collection explores family culture, motherhood, loss, and memory.Danusha Laméris's stunning work delves...

Stan Douglas Abbott & Cordova, 7 August 1971 is an art book that explores the politics of urban conflict. Based on the work of renowned Canadian artist Stan Douglas, it examines how film, music, and...

The Flank Guard Action and the First Cavalry Charge of the Great War, 24 August 1914 by Philip Watson. This book tells the story of the events leading up to and including the 'flank guard action at...

William J. Glackens and Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions brings together more than 30 works by these two modernist artists for the first time, shedding new light on their...

August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone is a powerful drama that explores the roots and intersections of African, American, and African American culture. The play delves into themes such as...

Exploring how three major African American writers challenge traditional portrayals of Black men in literature, this book examines the work of James Baldwin, Ernest J. Gaines, and August Wilson.The...

The First Month of the Battle of Britain: 10 July - 10 August 1940 On 10 July 1940, the official start of the Battle of Britain marked a significant escalation in aerial activity over the Channel and...

Detailed maps and illustrations accompany this account of Robert E. Lee's greatest Civil War success. The Second Bull Run Campaign: July-August 1862 is a fully illustrated history that explores one...

A Bad Day I Fear: The Irish Divisions at the Battle of Langemarck, 16 August 1917 by Michael James Nugent The Battle of Langemarck, fought on 16 August 1917, was a disastrous defeat for two British...

Operation Totalize was a pivotal moment in Canadian military history, marking their first major operation in Normandy. On August 8, 1944, the Canadian Army launched a massive armored and mechanized...

The Guns of August: The Outbreak of World War I By Barbara W. Tuchman In the summer of 1914, thirty days of diplomacy and intrigue culminated in a dramatic confrontation that would shape the course...

Diddy Disciples 2: January to August is a comprehensive resource for worship and storytelling with babies, toddlers, and young children. This book covers the church year from January to August,...

SS-Sturmbannführer Ernst August Krag: A Biography of the Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves This biography offers a detailed look at one of the elite troops' most decorated officers, Ernst August Krag...

August's first day of school is just around the corner and he's feeling nervous. As the summer draws to a close, August starts to sweat - not just because it's hot outside, but also because he's...

Klip and Corb on the Road: the Dual Diaries and Legacies of August Klipstein and Le Corbusier. In 1911, two young men embarked on a grand tour of Eastern Europe, Turkey, and the Balkans. August...

Victoria Crosses on the Western Front: Second Battle of Bapaume August - September 1918This book provides a detailed account of each Victoria Cross action during the Second Battle of Bapaume, set...

The Dieppe Raid: The Allies' Assault Upon Hitler's Fortress Europe, August 1942 On 19 August 1942, Allied forces launched a daring assault on the French port of Dieppe, code-named Operation Jubilee...

A pivotal moment in World War II history is revealed in this account of the ill-fated Dieppe raid. In August 1942, nearly 1,000 Allied commandos lost their lives in a French port that was meant to be...