Henrik Ibsen
21) Four Great Plays of Henrik Ibsen: A Doll's House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder
Author
Language
English
Description
Enduring Literature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship.
Four of the most popular and profound works from the playwright known as the "father of modern theater."
This Enriched Classic Edition includes:
• A concise introduction that gives readers important background information.
• A chronology of the author's life and work.
• A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context.
• An outline of key themes and plot...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Lady Inger of Ostrat" by Henrik Ibsen (translated by Charles Archer). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices....
27) Collected Works
Author
Language
Russian
Description
The collected works by a great Norwegian writer, one of the most outstanding playwrights of the Xix-th century Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) includes all the plays and selected poems by the author.
Author
Language
English
Description
Set in 1528, "Lady Inger of Ostrat" is Henrik Ibsen's historical drama based on Lady Inger of Austraat, who was the wealthiest Norwegian land-owner of her era. Swedish protesters of Danish rule of Norway, which since the Union of Kalmar in 1397 has largely become a province of Denmark, approach Lady Inger for her support in an insurrection against the Danes. As the fate of the nation of Norway lies in the balance, great political and personal intrigue...
Author
Language
English
Description
"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.
Author
Language
English
Description
'An Enemy of the People' addresses the irrational tendencies of the masses, and the hypocritical and corrupt nature of the political system that they support. It is the story of one brave man's struggle to do the right thing and speak the truth in the face of extreme social intolerance.
32) Hedda Gabbler
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Hedda Gabler is a disillusioned wife who plans to advance her husband's career by lying, cheating and stealing from his competitor to ensure his success. Driven by greed and ego, Hedda's plan takes a dark and unexpected turn.
Hedda Gabler is married to George Tesman, a professional academic who's eager to excel in his career. He finds unexpected competition from Eilert Lövborg, a writer and Hedda's former lover. In an effort to improve George's...
Author
Language
English
Description
First performed in 1882, Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People" is the story of the animosity that can befall someone whose actions, while in the best interest of the public good, threaten the economic well being of a community. The story begins during an evening of entertaining at the household of Dr. Stockmann, the titular "enemy of the people". When the mayor of the town, Dr. Stockmann's brother Peter, and the editor of the town newspaper, Hovstad,...
35) Love's Comedy
Author
Language
English
Description
Henrik Ibsen's "Love's Comedy" is the story of two students, Falk and Lind, who go to stay at the country house of Mrs. Halm. Lind is interested in being a missionary while Falk's interests lie in poetry. While at the house of Mrs. Halm the two become romantically involved with her two daughters, Anna and Svanhild. Written in 1862, "Love's Comedy" is described as one of Ibsen's most poignant love stories.
36) Public Enemy
Author
Language
English
Description
When Dr. Stockmann discovers that the waters of a new public spa are toxic, he expects gratitude and glory. Instead, his revelation makes him the most hated man in town.
Henrik Ibsen's timeless story of corruption, pollution and courage opened in David Harrower's powerful new version at the Young Vic, London, in May 2013.
40) Four Plays
Author
Language
English
Description
With an Introduction by Ellen Rees, Centre for Ibsen Studies, University of Oslo. The plays of Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) are critically acclaimed throughout the world. The father of modern drama, Ibsen broke with theatrical conventions and created a more realistic form of drama that used the stage as a forum for debating social problems, notably the rights of the individual, and the damaging effects of orthodoxy. This collection...