a dolls house

by Henrik Ibsen

Overview

A Doll's House" by Henrik Ibsen is a groundbreaking play first performed in 1879. It follows Nora Helmer, who initially appears to be a naive and subservient wife. As the story unfolds, she grapples with the revelation of her forgery to save her husband Torvald's life and the subsequent threat of exposure by the blackmailer Krogstad. When Torvald reacts selfishly upon learning of her crime, Nora realizes her marriage has been based on illusion and control. In a dramatic conclusion, she decides to leave Torvald and her children to seek independence and self-discovery, challenging societal norms and gender roles of the time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798331444495
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	07/31/2024
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) was a Norwegian playwright and poet, known as the "father of modern drama." Born in Skien, Norway, he faced financial hardships early in life. Ibsen's career began in theater as a stage manager and playwright. He gained fame with plays like "Brand" and "Peer Gynt," but his realistic plays such as "A Doll's House," "Ghosts," and "An Enemy of the People" are his most celebrated works. These plays challenged societal norms and explored themes of individual freedom and morality. Ibsen spent much of his life in Italy and Germany, significantly influencing modern theater. He passed away in Oslo, leaving a profound legacy in literature.