In 1888, Swedish author Victoria Benedictsson tragically took her own life in a Copenhagen hotel room, sparking rumors and speculation among Nordic cultural elites. Her complex relationship with playwright August Strindberg, and her transformation from a struggling writer to a celebrated author under a male pen name, added layers to her story. Benedictsson’s unrequited love for literary critic Georg Brandes ultimately led to her downfall, as she struggled to balance her identity as a woman and as an intellectual. Despite continued success in her career, she could not find solace, leading to her tragic end on the birthday of her deceased daughter.
https://aeon.co/essays/the-woman-behind-strindbergs-miss-julie-and-her-male-alter-ego