Absinthe.se
The internet's premier independent absinthe resource since 2003
One should drink litte - but often
- Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Edvard Munch, 1863-1944
Norwegian symbolist painter and a forerunner of expressionist art. Munch's most famous painting is without a doubt "The Scream".
Munch studied art under, among others, Norwegian Christian Krohg. Living in Oslo, or Christiania as it was named at that time, Munch was a close friend of bohemian Hans Jaeger who influenced his thinking and art to great extent and they spent most nights in cafés drinking - often absinthe. After studying in Paris he moved to Berlin where he became one of "the Scandinavians" and was constantly seen with Strindberg and other writers and artists. Their favourite place, Zum Schwarzen Ferkel was the scene for many ideas but also intrigues among the group.
...an extensive dive into Munch's life with absinthe is in progress, it will come soon.
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Many writers "of old" wrote poems or passages about absinthe. Some drank it, some didn't. Find some of them here as well as reviews and notes on modern books about absinthe.
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Today, on 14 May 2012, it is exactly 100 years since August Strindberg passed away. In honor of the 100 year anniversary of his passing I have published the extensively updated profile on August Strinderg - the absinthe drinker, with several interesting quotes from his works and personal letters to friends and loved ones.
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