Edvard Munch's 50 most important and lesser-known works under the magnifying glass, explained in an understandable and entertaining way. We learn about the genesis of the individual paintings, at what point in his - restless - life they were created and what factors triggered the motif. In addition, there are numerous references to works created in the same period and how they are linked to each other. Each work of art discussed is accompanied by a colour illustration.