Ibsen Plays 2

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1472573919
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ibsen Plays: 2 written by Henrik Ibsen and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-03-20 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains Ibsen's two most famous and frequently read, studied and performed plays about women: A Doll's House (1879), his first international success, which 'exploded like a bomb into contemporary life', and Hedda Gabler (1890), now one of his most popular plays, but greeted at first with bewilderment and outrage ('The play is simply a bad escape of moral sewage-gas' Pictorial World). Also included is An Enemy of the People (1883), whose central character was the actor Konstantin Stanislavski's favourite role.Michael Meyer's translations are 'crisp and cobweb-free, purged of verbal Victoriana' (Kenneth Tynan)

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lady from the Sea written by Henrik Ibsen and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781500439842
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Henrik Ibsen, Plays Collection written by Henrik Ibsen and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-07-07 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henrik Johan Ibsen ( 20 March 1828 - 23 May 1906) was a major 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as "the father of realism" and is one of the founders of Modernism in theatre. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, and The Master Builder. He is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare, and A Doll's House became the world's most performed play by the early 20th century. In this book: A Doll's House John Gabriel Borkman The Feast at Solhoug Ghosts Little Eyolf When We Dead Awaken Hedda Gabler The Master Builder An Enemy of the People Pillars of Society Rosmerholm The Lady From The Sea

Author : Evert Sprinchorn
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300256248
Total Pages : 684 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ibsen's Kingdom written by Evert Sprinchorn and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2021-01-26 with total page 684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major biography of one of the most important figures in modern drama, evoked through a biographical reading of his playsNorwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen achieved unparalleled success in his lifetime and remains one of the most important figures in modern drama. The culmination of a lifetime of scholarship, Evert Sprinchorn’s biography constructs Ibsen’s life through a biographical reading of his plays with provocative and insightful analyses of his works, placing them and their author within the social, political, and intellectual foment of nineteenth-century Europe. This thought-provoking book will captivate anyone interested in the history of drama and the foundations of modernism.

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393924041
Total Pages : 11 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ibsen's Selected Plays (Norton Critical Editions) written by Henrik Ibsen and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects five plays spanning Ibsen's career, with general introductions, explanatory annotations, criticism, and selections from his correspondence and other writings.

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Doll's House: and Two Other Plays written by Henrik Ibsen and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : Aegitas
ISBN 13 : 0369410920
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Doll's House written by Henrik Ibsen and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Doll's House is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879. It is a groundbreaking play that explores the themes of marriage, gender roles, and identity in 19th century society. Ibsen's play was met with controversy and outrage due to its bold critique of the traditional roles of men and women in marriage. The play has since become a classic of modern drama and is widely studied and performed in educational institutions around the world. The play is set in Norway and follows the story of Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy and content housewife. However, as the play unfolds, we see that Nora is living a double life. She has secretly borrowed money to save her husband's life, and is now being blackmailed by the lender. The play depicts Nora's struggle to find her true identity and the consequences of living a life based on societal expectations rather than her own desires. One of the main themes explored in the play is the role of women in marriage. Nora is portrayed as a typical 19th century wife, who is expected to be obedient, nurturing, and submissive. However, as the play progresses, we see that Nora is not content with this role and longs for independence and self-discovery. Ibsen challenges the traditional gender roles and shows how society's expectations can suffocate and limit an individual's growth. Another important theme in the play is the concept of identity. Nora's character undergoes a transformation throughout the play as she begins to question her role as a wife and mother. She realizes that she has been living a life that is not truly her own, and she must break free from societal expectations to find her true self. This theme is also reflected in the character of Torvald, Nora's husband, who is more concerned with his social status and reputation than his wife's happiness. Ibsen also uses symbolism throughout the play to convey deeper meanings. The title "A Doll's House" itself is significant, as it represents the idea that women were seen as mere playthings or objects in a patriarchal society. The Christmas tree, a recurring symbol in the play, represents the facade of happy family life that Nora and Torvald try to maintain. However, as the tree begins to shed its decorations, it symbolizes the unraveling of Nora's perfect facade. At the time of its publication, A Doll's House was met with harsh criticism and was deemed scandalous due to its portrayal of a woman challenging societal norms. However, its impact on modern drama cannot be overstated. Ibsen's play paved the way for a new genre of realistic drama and influenced many other playwrights to explore similar themes. It continues to be studied and performed today, as it remains relevant in its critique of societal expectations and the struggle for individual identity.

Author : James Walter McFarlane
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521423212
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen written by James Walter McFarlane and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the history of modern theatre, Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this 1994 Companion explore his life and work, providing an invaluable reference work for students. In chronological terms they range from an account of Ibsen's earliest pieces, through the years of rich experimentation, to the mature 'Ibsenist' plays that made him famous towards the end of the nineteenth century. Among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage and his challenge to theatre and film directors and playwrights today. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading.

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 456 pages
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Download or read book A Doll's House, and Other Plays written by Henrik Ibsen and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Henrik Ibsen
Publisher : New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux
ISBN 13 : 9780374174149
Total Pages : 1143 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Major Prose Plays written by Henrik Ibsen and published by New York : Farrar, Straus & Giroux. This book was released on 1978-01-01 with total page 1143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ibsen's twelve outstanding plays, from Pillars of Society to When We Dead Awaken, are accompanied by brief introductions illuminating the distinctive features of each