Legends: Autobiographical Sketches

Legends: Autobiographical Sketches, published in 1912 by August Strindberg, is a collection of autobiographical essays reflecting on the author's tumultuous middle years. Written primarily in French, the work combines existential thought with vivid anecdotes, exploring themes of personal suffering, social critique, and the human psyche. Strindberg recounts his struggles with financial ruin and social isolation while living in Lund, Sweden, and presents himself as a 'possessed exorcist' grappling with both external adversities and intense psychological turmoil. The collection includes two distinct works and is notable for its rich depictions of Lund and Paris, as well as its deep reflections on the human condition.