On Ibsen and Strindberg: the reversed telescope

This work adopts a comparative approach to examine some curious and original aspects of the dramaturgy and the scenic conception of two great Nordic writers, Henrik Ibsen and August Strindberg.

As far as Ibsen is concerned, the book looks at the connection between his works and the European Risorgimenti, the anthropological relationship with the rites and atmospheres of Southern Italy, and the problematic link with theatrical tradition.

With regards to Strindberg, light is shed on his intense identification with Euripides, but also with his 'enemy' Ibsen, and his interest in modern theatrical reformers.