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Which plays were inspired by August Strindberg's marriage to Harriet Bosse?

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August Strindberg’s marriage to the Norwegian actress Harriet Bosse in 1901, which he referred to as a "spring in winter," served as a significant creative catalyst. This relationship inspired several of his notable works, including the plays The Dance of Death and A Dream Play, as well as his autobiography Ensam ("Alone") and various lyrical poems.1