Henrik Ibsen

Performed for the first time in 1891, “Hedda Gabler” is one of Henrik Ibsen’s greatest dramas. It is the story of its title character, Hedda, a self-centered and manipulative woman who has grown bored of her new marriage to the kind and reliable George. Hedda was born to a life of luxury and privilege and marries a man she does not love to avoid becoming a spinster. After returning from her honeymoon, Hedda discovers that her marriage will not be the life of wealth and excitement she was accustomed to and that George will never be the ambitious and successful man she wishes him to be. To escape her boredom, she begins to meddle in the lives of George’s academic rival, Eilert, who is Hedda’s former paramour, and Eilert’s unsuspecting wife, Thea. Hedda fears that Eilert and his professional success may stand in the way of George’s future in academia and Hedda takes it upon herself to sabotage her husband’s rival, leading to truly tragic consequences for everyone involved. Marked by one of the most dramatic female roles in all of theater, “Hedda Gabler” stands as an enduring masterpiece by Norway’s most famous playwright, Henrik Ibsen. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, follows the translation of Edmund Gosse and William Archer, with an introduction by William Archer.

A Doll's House (1879), is a masterpiece of theatrical craft which, for the first time portrayed the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage on the stage. The play ushered in a new social era and "exploded like a bomb into contemporary life". The Student Edition contains these exclusive features: · A chronology of the playwright's life and work · An introduction giving the background of the play · Commentary on themes, characters. language and style · Notes on individual words and phrases in the text · Questions for further study · Bibliography for further reading.

Written in 1881, when melodrama and farce were still at their peak of popularity, Ibsen’s Ghosts is a three-act tragedy that explores uncomfortable, even forbidden themes. It is also a highly critical commentary on the morality of the day. The play centers around the widow of a prominent Norwegian sea captain whose son returns home and, with tragic consequences, revives the ghosts of the past that she has long labored to put to rest.Ghosts immediately became a source of controversy for its inclusion of topics like venereal disease, incest, and euthanasia, and it was banned from being performed in England for many years. Its arrival signals a shift in the nature of theatre and, despite negative criticism, it was translated into other languages and performed in Sweden, Germany, and New York within a few years of its debut. It stands now as one of the works considered to have ushered in the era of modern drama.

In An Enemy of the People, Ibsen places his main characters, Dr. Thomas Stockman, in the role of an enlightened and persecuted minority of one confronting an ignorant, powerful majority. When the physician learns that the famous and financially successful baths in his hometown are contaminated, he insists they be shut down for expensive repairs. For his honesty, he is persecuted, ridiculed, and declared an "enemy of the people" by the townspeople, included some who have been his closest allies.First staged in 1883, An Enemy of the People remains one of the most frequently performed plays by a writer considered by many the "father of modern drama."

David Eldridge's new version of Ibsen's classic, published to tie-in with the production at the Donmar Warehouse, London.Should the truth be pursued whatever the cost? The idealistic son of a wealthy businessman seeks to expose his father's duplicity and to free his childhood friend from the lies on which his happy home life is based.

Among the masterpieces of world literature, this early verse drama by the celebrated Norwegian playwright humorously yet profoundly explores the virtues, vices, and follies common to all humanity — as represented in the person of Peer Gynt, a charming but irresponsible young peasant. Based on Norwegian folklore and Ibsen’s own imaginative inventions, the play relates the roguish life of the world-wandering Peer, who finds wealth and fame — but never happiness — although he is redeemed by love in the end.As the play opens the young farmer attends a wedding and meets Solveig, the woman who is eventually to be his salvation. However, the rascally Peer then kidnaps the bride and later abandons her in the wilderness. This dismal performance is followed by a string of adventures (many of which do not reflect well on Peer) in many lands. After these soul-chilling exploits, an old and embittered Peer returns to Norway, eventually finding solace in the arms of the faithful Solveig.Like other early Ibsen plays, such as Brand (1865) and Emperor and Galilean (1873), the work is imbued with poetic mysticism and romanticism, and in Peer we find a rebellious central character in search of an ultimate truth that always seems just out of reach. In this sense Peer can be seen as an alter ego of Ibsen himself, whose lifelong search for artistic and moral certainties resulted in the great later plays ( Hedda Gabler, The Wild Duck, An Enemy of the People, etc.) upon which his reputation chiefly rests. This rich, poetic version of Peer Gynt is considered the standard translation.

Taken from the highly acclaimed Oxford Ibsen, this collection of Ibsen's plays includes A Doll's House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder.

First performed in 1892, this psychological drama is one of the great Norwegian playwright's most symbolic and lyrical works. The drama explores the insecurities of an aging architect, Halvard Solness, who suspects that his creative powers have diminished with age. Solness finds strength of purpose in his involvement with Hilda — his muse, inspiration, and ardent believer in his greatness — but their association leads to a conflict between heroic myth and complicated reality.

An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here and hereDelivering three distinct and powerful visions of characters who choose to defy convention in the pursuit of happiness, Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House and Other Plays is translated with an introduction by Peter Watts in Penguin Classics. The League of Youth was Ibsen's first venture into realistic social drama and marks a turning-point in his style. By 1879 Ibsen was convinced that women suffer an inevitable violation of their personalities within the context of marriage. In A Doll's House, Ibsen caused a sensation with the his portrayal of Nora Helmer, a woman who, gradually arriving at an understanding of her own misery, struggles to break free from the stifling confines of her marriage. Continuing the theme of tensions within the family in The Lady from the Sea, Ibsen put forward the view that freedom with responsibility might at least be a step in the right direction. Peter Watts's lively modern translation is accompanied by an introduction examining Ibsen's life and times, with individual discussions of each of the three plays. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Doktor Wangel ist Arzt in einer Kleinstadt an der Westküste Norwegens. Er lebt zusammen mit seinen zwei Töchtern aus erster Ehe und seiner zweiten Frau namens Ellida. Ellida fühlt sich in der Ehe mit Wangel nicht wohl und lebt immer mehr einer Sehnsucht nach. Sie hatte vor zehn Jahren einen Seemann kennengelernt, mit welchem sie auf offener See eine Art geheime Verlobung einging. Der Seemann musste jedoch kurz darauf fliehen, nachdem er einen Kapitän ermordet hatte. Er versprach Ellida wiederzukommen und bat sie, auf ihn zu warten. Obwohl Ellida dem Seemann in zwei Briefen eindeutig zu verstehen gab, dass sie nichts mehr von ihm wolle, zog dieser fremde Mann sie über die Jahre stetig magisch an. Der Seemann kommt mit einem englischen Dampfer zurück und will Ellida holen. Ellida kann sich nicht entscheiden.

Among the greatest and best known of Ibsen's works, these four plays--A Doll's House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder--brilliantly embody his landmark contributions to the theater. Rich in symbolism and often autobiographical, each work deals convincingly with the human emotions of greed, fear, and sexual hostility, and confronts the external conflicts between reality and illusion. Reissue.

When We Dead Awaken (Norwegian: Når vi døde vågner) is the last play written by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. Published in December 1899, Ibsen wrote the play between February and November of that year.

A portrait of idealism and democracy floundering in a society of conservatism and opportunism, considered by many to be Ibsen's dramatic masterpiece.Johannes Rosmer has resigned as parish priest following the suicide of his wife. But his increasingly liberal ideas make him an object of suspicion to the local worthies, who also disapprove of the presence in his house of a much younger woman, Rebecca West, formerly his wife’s companion. As their relationship deepens and their isolation builds, the increasing moral pressures they face force them inexorably towards their fate...

Brand — dramat Henrika Ibsena z roku 1865. Głównym bohaterem jest pastor, opierający swoją religijność na dewizie „wszystko albo nic”. Nawet jego nazwisko jest znaczące (oznacza ogień). Dramaturg traktuje jego poglądy z wyraźną sympatią, zarazem jednak nie zamyka oczu na spustoszenie, jakie radykalnie wyznawana wiara sieje pośród ludzi otaczających głównego bohatera. Jego niewątpliwa charyzma doprowadza do rozbicia małżeństwa, poczucie obowiązku — do śmierci syna, a następnie żony, kaznodziejski zapał podsyca konflikty we wspólnocie, a w finale prowadzi do spektakularnego nieszczęścia.Źródło opisu: www.wolnelektury.pl

'There! I have given it him in earnest now; I don't think he will forget that thrashing! What do you say?--And I say that you are an injudicious mother! You make excuses for him, and countenance any sort of rascality on his part--Not rascality? What do you call it, then? Slipping out of the house at night, going out in a fishing boat, staying away till well on in the day, and giving me such a horrible fright when I have so much to worry me!'

In these three unforgettably intense plays, Henrik Ibsen explores the problems of personal and social morality that he perceived in the world around him and, in particular, the complex nature of truth. The Pillars of the Community (1877) depicts a corrupt shipowner’s struggle to hide the sins of his past at the expense of another man’s reputation, while in The Wild Duck (1884) an idealist, believing he must tell the truth at any cost, destroys a family by exposing the lie behind his friend’s marriage. And Hedda Gabler (1890) portrays an unhappily married woman who is unable to break free from the conventional life she has created for herself, with tragic results for the entire family.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Henrik Ibsen's 'John Gabriel Borkman' is a powerful drama that delves into themes of greed, ambition, and redemption. Written in 1896, the play showcases Ibsen's signature realist style, with sharply drawn characters and intense dialogue. The story follows the titular character, a disgraced banker who has spent years in self-imposed exile after a financial scandal. When he returns to his family, tensions rise as past grievances resurface and long-held secrets are revealed. The play's exploration of the consequences of one's actions and the nature of personal ambition make it a timeless classic in the realm of dramatic literature. Henrik Ibsen, known as the 'father of modern drama,' drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create thought-provoking works that challenged conventional norms. 'John Gabriel Borkman' reflects Ibsen's deep understanding of human nature and his ability to depict complex moral dilemmas with nuance and depth. I highly recommend 'John Gabriel Borkman' to readers who enjoy thought-provoking dramas that explore the darker aspects of human behavior. Ibsen's masterful storytelling and insightful characterizations make this play a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.

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Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) nació en Noruega, en un medio en el que imperaba una moral estrecha de miras, una vigencia desesperante de la superstición y del miedo. Todo a su alrededor era considerado pecado, todo merecía un reproche, una advertencia sobre el posible mal que podría acarrear cualquier acción que se emprendiera. Por eso sus personajes no se contentan con vivir la vida cotidiana, necesitan un proyecto que realizar aunque éste sobrepase sus fuerzas y les haga sentirse solos, incomprendidos e incluso derrotados, pero orgullosos por haberse aventurado a conseguirlo. En "Casa de muñecas" y "El pato salvaje" plantea Ibsen la tragedia de la mentira vital. Nora Helmer, en "Casa de muñecas", es una joven que ha sido educada para llevar una venda en los ojos y servir de juguete primero a su padre y luego a su marido. Cuando la venda cae, Nora comienza a ser "alguien". Gregorio Werle, en "El pato salvaje", concibe un proyecto para poner al descubierto a unos seres hipócritas, egoístas e indignos, aunque entre ellos se encuentre su propio padre.

Here, in a single volume, are four major plays by the first modern playwright, Henrik Ibsen. Ghosts - the startling portrayal of a family destroyed by disease and infidelity. The Wild Duck - A poignant drama of lost illusions. An Enemy Of The People - Ibsen's vigorous attack on public opinion. And A Doll's House - the play that scandalized the Victorian world with its unsparing views of love and marriage, featuring one of the most controversial heroines - and one of the most famous exits - in the literature of the stage.,p>Although Ibsen outraged many of his contemporaries, he persisted: he shocked the unthinking into thinking and blasted through the thick fog of convention to the restless human passions hidden underneath. Today his plays remain masterpieces of psychological insight and theatrical power.

Henrik Ibsen war seiner Zeit weit voraus. Bis heute sind die starken Frauen seiner Stücke begehrte Schauspielrollen: Nora, die ihre Ehe verlässt, als sie begreift, dass ihr Leben einem goldenen Käfig gleicht; Hedda Gabler, die sich in ihrem biederen Heim erschießt, damit »eine freiwillige Tat des Muts in dieser Welt geschehen kann«. Ibsens Dramen, zu ihrer Zeit große Skandale auf den Bühnen der Welt, haben auch nach hundert Jahren nichts von ihrer Schlagkraft eingebüßt: Was sie an Frauenschicksalen exemplarisch gestalten, ist die menschliche Suche nach Selbstbestimmung und die Sehnsucht nach Einzigartigkeit.

The father of modern drama, Henrik Ibsen shook off the stale conventions of nineteenth-century theater and made the stage play an instrument for brilliantly illuminating the dark recesses of human nature. After writing historical plays and imaginative epic dramas in verse, such as Peer Gynt, Ibsen turned away from history and romanticism to focus instead on the problems of the individual and modern society. The plays of his middle period—A Doll’s House, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and his most popular play, Hedda Gabler—are masterpieces of stark psychological realism. In his final plays, including The Master Builder, Ibsen mixed realism and symbolism to enrich his examination of our subconscious drives and urges. Ibsen was criticized and denounced during his lifetime for expanding the boundaries of what is acceptable fare for the stage. Audiences were shocked when he wrote of feminist yearnings, venereal disease, and the deep emotions that underlie the sadness involved in being human. James Joyce put the criticism in perspective: “Henrik Ibsen is one of the world’s great men before whom criticism can make but feeble show. . . . When the art of a dramatist is perfect the critic is superfluous.” Ibsen has since come to be considered one of our greatest playwrights. Six Plays by Henrik Ibsen is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: •New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars •Biographies of the authors •Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events •Footnotes and endnotes •Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work •Comments by other famous authors •Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations •Bibliographies for further reading •Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.

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Terje Vigen er et episk dikt, skrevet av Henrik Ibsen i 1861. Det ble utgitt i hans bok Digte fra 1871. Diktet ble senere utgitt separat med illustrasjoner av Christian Krohg.Diktet bygger på fortellinger fra sørlandskysten under napoleonskrigen og kornblokaden 1808–1811. På denne tida var Danmark-Norge i krig med blant andre England, som hadde innført handelsblokader og dermed kuttet all kontakt mellom Norge og Danmark. Dette medførte hungersnød i Norge. Diktets hovedperson ble tatt av et britisk marinefartøy og sendt i krigsfangenskap i Storbritannia, den såkalte «prisonen».I tidligere generasjoner gikk det sport i å kunne gjengi utenat så mye som mulig av diktet. Bakgrunnen for dette er at diktet inngikk i folkeskolens grunnpensum, og at det var påkrevd at alle barn skulle kjenne det.Diktet er regnet som sentralt i den nasjonale grunnfortellingen. Det er et av Norges mest berømte dikt og er høyt verdsatt, kanskje særlig i Grimstad-traktene hvor handlingen foregår.

Of the three plays in this volume, Ghosts and A Public Enemy are social dramas of his middle period; and the former, described by one London critic as "an open sewer," raised the greatest outcry of all Ibsen's attacks on convention. When We Dead Wake, his last play, handles in a symbolic manner the individual's inner conflict and, incidentally, provides the dramatist's own comment on his lifework and his renunciation of work.

Gathers the Norwegian writer's most important dramas, including A Doll's House, An Enemy of the People, Hedda Gabler, and Ghosts

Dramatizes confrontations with family guilt, social hypocrisy, conventional morality, and materialistic ethics

"The League of Youth" is Henrik Ibsen's comedic play which is the story of Stensgaard, a charismatic would-be politician, who forms the 'League of Youth' party and attempts to get elected. The character of Stensgaard is supposedly based on writer Bjornstjerne Bjornson, a contemporary of Ibsen and political opposition leader. Praised for its witty dialogue and cynical humor, "The League of Youth" was one of Ibsen's most popular 19th century plays.

Taken from the Oxford Ibsen , this collection of Ibsen's plays includes An Enemy of the People , The Wild Duck , and Rosmersholm .