Elizabeth Sprigge Translator

August Strindberg (1849-1912) was a Swedish writer and playwright and is credited and being one of the founders of modern theatre. His writings combined elements of psychology and naturalism. Some of his minor writings, not included in this book, include The Outlaw, Master Olaf, Pariah, The Comrades, and Among French Peasants. Elizabeth Sprigge was educated in London and Ontario and has written a number of novels, biographies and children's books. She has always been connected with theatre and was co-founder of the famous avant-garde Watergate Theatre in London. She has lectured on literature and theatre in many parts of the world.