1. Strindberg, Ibsen and Chekhov are a few of the dramatists who were influenced by Naturalism.

2. There is also some evidence that Strindberg intended the play as a warning to the first of his three unfortunate wives, the Baronness Siri von Essen.

3. As a youth, August Strindberg held a variety of odd jobs, briefly attended the University of Uppsala.

4. In the world, Ibsen and Strindberg are two pioneers of modern theatre.

5. Strindberg is also venerated as a progenitor of the expressionist theater, though he did explicitly theorize about expressionism as he did about naturalism.

6. In 1898, however, Strindberg took up his pen anew, writing 36 plays in the following decade.

7. Strindberg scholars believe that a short story by Zola, "The Sin of Father Mouret, " served as direct inspiration for the play.

8. In the stage directions, Strindberg describes the kitchen in great detail.

9. August Strindberg has been regarded by many as pioneer of expressionistic drama.

10. The following year, Strindberg retired to his house, the famous "Blue Tower, " where he lived until his death in 1912.

11. In defining the new naturalist theater, Strindberg makes two major demands of contemporary playwrights.

12. Strindberg also demands that the naturalist playwright strive toward a new conception of character.

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13. The tragic nature of Eugene O Neill splays is deeply influenced by the ancient Greek tragedy, the expressionism of Strindberg, and O Neill sown experience.

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15. Never Take Your Eyes Off Your Competition: Playwright Henrik Ibsen would work at a desk decorated with a portrait of arch-rival playwright August Strindberg.

16. When confronted with the suggestion that the play is a warning to his wife, Strindberg reportedly answered that he could hardly be sure enough to deny it.