Historical Miniatures by August Strindberg
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"Historical Miniatures" by August Strindberg is a collection of historical essays written during the late 19th century. The text presents a series of vignettes that explore significant events and figures in human history, depicting a blend of imaginative narration and philosophical insight into the past. Through the chapters, readers encounter notable characters such as Pharaohs, Socrates, and the Apostate, all situated within their cultural and historical contexts. The opening of "Historical Miniatures"
begins with a preface that establishes the book's critical acclaim and introduces the study of mankind's history through vivid episodes. Following this, a chapter titled "The Egyptian Bondage" introduces Amram, a Hebrew craftsman living under Pharaoh's rule, who engages in philosophical discussions with other characters about the Nile and the continuing plight of his people. The narrative sets up a contrast between faith in divine promises and the harsh realities of life in Egypt, ultimately building a multifaceted view of historical figures and their dilemmas. This beginning establishes Strindberg’s intention to weave together personal narratives with broader historical themes, inviting readers into reflective contemplation about the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Strindberg, August, 1849-1912 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Field, Claud, 1863-1941 |
| Uniform Title | Historiska miniatyrer. English |
| Title | Historical Miniatures |
| Contents | The Egyptian bondage -- The hemicycle of Athens -- Alcibiades -- Socrates -- Flaccus and Maro -- Leontopolis -- The lamb -- The wild beast -- The apostate -- Attila -- The servant of servants -- Ishmael -- Eginhard to Emma -- The close of the first millennium -- Peter the Hermit -- Laocoon -- The instrument -- Old merry England -- The White Mountain -- The great Czar -- The seven good years -- Days of judgment -- Strindberg's death-bed. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Marc D'Hooghe, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Manners and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7955 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07955-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 569 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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