Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Miniatures is a collection of short stories written by the famous Swedish author August Strindberg. The book comprises 13 stories, each depicting a different historical event or character. Strindberg's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions and attention to detail, which brings each story to life.The stories in Historical Miniatures span several centuries and cover a range of historical events, from the reign of King Gustav III in Sweden to the French Revolution. Strindberg's stories also feature a diverse cast of characters, including soldiers, merchants, and even a witch.Despite their brevity, each story in Historical Miniatures is richly layered and explores complex themes such as power, love, and morality. Strindberg's writing is both insightful and thought-provoking, and his characters are realistic and relatable.Historical Miniatures is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the works of August Strindberg. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its engaging stories and powerful themes.They became silent, as the sun rose and the heat increased. The low-growing tamarisk, wormwood, and soda-bushes afforded no shade. Wild fowl and larks were the only creatures that inhabited the waste. The herds of cattle, goats, and swine had disappeared, for Attila's army of half a million had eaten them up, and his horses had not left a single edible blade of grass.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
