Books by Henrik Ibsen

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Collected together here is a selection of six plays by Norway's most famous playwright, arguably one the greatest playwrights of all-time, Henrik Ibsen. In the first play of the volume, "Pillars of Society", Ibsen relates the story of Karsten Bernick, whose ambitious plan to connect his small coastal town by railway is jeopardized when his past comes back to haunt him. In the second play, "A Doll's House", we have the story of Nora Helmer, who has secretly borrowed a large sum of money to help her husband recover from a serious illness, by forging her father's signature, and the turmoil that it causes in her life and marriage. The third play, "Ghosts", is an intense psychological drama concerning Helen Alving, a wealthy widow, and her son Oswald, who suffers the tragic consequences of his late father's infidelity. In the fourth play, "An Enemy of the People", Ibsen explores 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. Fifthly there is "Hedda Gabler", the story of a self-centered and manipulative woman who has grown bored of her new marriage to the kind and reliable George. Lastly in "The Master Builder" Ibsen tells the tale of Halvard Solness, a successful small town architect who is encouraged to confront his acrophobia, with tragic consequences. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

A Doll's House (Norwegian: Et dukkehjem; also translated as A Doll House) is a three-act play in prose by Henrik Ibsen. It premiered at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 21 December 1879, having been published earlier that month. The play is significant for its critical attitude toward 19th century marriage norms. It aroused great controversy at the time, as it concludes with the protagonist, Nora, leaving her husband and children because she wants to discover herself. Ibsen was inspired by the belief that "a woman cannot be herself in modern society," since it is "an exclusively male society, with laws made by men and with prosecutors and judges who assess feminine conduct from a masculine standpoint." Its ideas can also be seen as having a wider application: Michael Meyer argued that the play's theme is not women's rights, but rather "the need of every individual to find out the kind of person he or she really is and to strive to become that person." In a speech given to the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights in 1898, Ibsen insisted that he "must disclaim the honor of having consciously worked for the women's rights movement," since he wrote "without any conscious thought of making propaganda," his task having been "the description of humanity."

A successful entrepreneur Stockmann, a popular citizen of a small coastal town turned into a villain as he discovers that the town's source of pride and income is contaminated. The town has invested a large amount of public and private money towards the development of baths, a project led by Stockmann and his brother, Peter, the Mayor. The town is expecting a surge in tourism and prosperity from the new baths, which are said to be of great medicinal value, and as such, a source of great local pride. Just as the baths are proving successful, Stockmann discovers that waste products from the town's tannery are contaminating the waters, causing serious illness amongst the tourists.Henrik Johan Ibsen was a major 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: An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, The Master Builder, and other texts.

Hedda Gabler, the daughter of an aristocratic general, has just returned to her villa from her honeymoon. Her husband is an aspiring, young, and reliable academic who continued his research during their honeymoon. Hedda has never loved him and married him because she thinks her years of youthful abandon are over. Jealousy, murder and controversy follows, providing us with much food for thought. Was Hedda a victim of circumstance or a manipulative villain?Henrik Johan Ibsen was a major 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: An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, The Master Builder, and other texts.

Nora is leaving her husband and children because she wants to discover herself.Henrik Johan Ibsen was a major 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: An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, The Master Builder, and other texts.

I Dramaer er seks af Henrik Ibsens samtidsdramaer samlet: Et Dukkehjem, Gengangere, En Folkefiende, Fruen fra Havet, Hedda Gabler og Bygmester Solness - stykker, der har været svære at opdrive. Bogen udkommer i Rosinantes klassikerserie. Henrik Ibsens dramatik er en del af fundamentet i det moderne menneskes selvforståelse, og hans stykker udforskes og spilles konstant på verdens teaterscener i nye opsætninger. Hans skuespil er mesterstykker i psykologisk indsigt: De er evigt aktuelle, og dramaerne, intrigerne og magtkampene kunne lige så godt foregå i dag. Ibsen stillede de spørgsmål, som vores samfund og vores kultur stadig forsøger at besvare: om individ og fællesskab, om økonomi og driftsliv, om kønsroller, moral og menneskets grundvilkår. For udvalget står professor, dr.phil. Lasse Horne Kjældgaard, som også har skrevet forordet.

Ein Volksfeind ist ein gesellschaftskritisches Drama des norwegischen Schriftstellers Henrik Ibsen aus dem Jahr 1882. Leitmotive sind Wahrheit und Freiheit sowie Mehrheit und Recht. Besonders beanstandet Ibsen die öffentliche Meinung, die oft als Wahrheit akzeptiert werde. Er schrieb Ein Volksfeind als Antwort auf die Kritik an seinen Dramen Nora oder Ein Puppenheim und Gespenster. Beide wurden zu seiner Zeit als skandalös betrachtet, da sich Ibsen gegen die herrschenden Konventionen wandte. Ibsens letztes Gesellschaftsdrama Ein Volksfeind hatte, wie von ihm erwartet, trotz des brisanten Themas beim Publikum und der Theaterkritik Erfolg und wird auch heute noch häufig aufgeführt und als Schullektüre eingesetzt. Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) war ein norwegischer Dramatiker und Lyriker, der gegen die Moral und „Lebenslüge" seiner Zeit zu Felde zog und im „Kampf der Geschlechter" im Gegensatz zu August Strindberg den Standpunkt der Frau vertrat. Seine bürgerlichen Dramen zeigten ethischen Ernst und großes psychologisches Einfühlungsvermögen.

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, come to Dr. Stockmann's home, he is confronted over the rumors that the water of the town baths may be contaminated. The two brothers argue over the morality of concealing or falsely shaping the narrative in regards to the problem. When a letter arrives confirming the contamination, Dr. Stockmann convinces Hovstad that he must publish the report, which sets into motion a great conflict amongst the townspeople over the financial cost of dealing with the contamination. In this tensely dramatic work we find Ibsen at his best in addressing the economic consequences of doing the right thing. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, follows the translation of R. Farquharson Sharp, and includes an introduction by Otto Heller.

Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) war ein norwegischer Dramatiker und Lyriker, der gegen die Moral und „Lebenslüge" seiner Zeit zu Felde zog und im „Kampf der Geschlechter" im Gegensatz zu August Strindberg den Standpunkt der Frau vertrat. Seine bürgerlichen Dramen zeigten ethischen Ernst und großes psychologisches Einfühlungsvermögen. Im November 1851 berief ihn Ole Bull als Hausdichter und künstlerischer Leiter an das Norske Theater in Bergen, wo man sich um den Aufbau eines norwegischen Nationaltheaters bemühte. Zu dessen Repertoire sollte Ibsen jedes Jahr ein Stück beisteuern. Vor diesem Hintergrund entstanden die sogenannten nationalromantischen Dramen, darunter Die Johannisnacht, Frau Inger auf Östrot und Das Fest auf Solhaug, in denen bereits Kritik an konservativ-nationalen Ideen erkennbar wurde.

Wenn wir Toten erwachen - Ein dramatischer Epilog" ist der Titel eines 3-aktigen Dramas des norwegischen Schriftstellers und Dramatikers Henrik Ibsen. Es ist sein letztes Drama vor seinem Tod 1906. Zur Handlung: Professor Rubek und Frau Maja sitzen im Park eines Badehotels. Sie sind nach vier Jahren in die Heimat zurückgekehrt, fühlen sich dort jedoch nicht mehr wohl. Das Werk, das dem Bildhauer Rubek weltweit zu Ruhm verholfen hat, ist „Die Auferstehung, verkörpert von einer jungen Frau, die aus dem Todesschlaf erwacht. Maja erinnert Rubek an sein Versprechen, sie auf einen Berg mitzunehmen, um ihr die Herrlichkeiten der Welt zu zeigen, was er jedoch nie verwirklicht hat. Der Inspektor kommt hinzu. Rubek erzählt ihm, dass er letzte Nacht eine helle Gestalt gefolgt von einem dunklen Schatten gesehen habe... Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) war ein norwegischer Dramatiker und Lyriker, der gegen die Moral und „Lebenslüge" seiner Zeit zu Felde zog und im „Kampf der Geschlechter" im Gegensatz zu August Strindberg den Standpunkt der Frau vertrat. Seine bürgerlichen Dramen zeigten ethischen Ernst und großes psychologisches Einfühlungsvermögen.

Der Protagonist des Stücks, Gregers Werle, kehrt nach Jahren in sein Elternhaus zurück. Lange hat er sich vom Vater, dem Großhändler Konsul Werle, ferngehalten. Zu Hause trifft er seinen Jugendfreund Hjalmar Ekdal wieder, zu dem er ebenfalls keinen Kontakt gehalten hatte. Als er zu erkennen meint, sein alter Freund sei in ein Gespinst von Lüge und Intrige verfangen, will er ihm die Augen öffnen... Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) war ein norwegischer Dramatiker und Lyriker, der gegen die Moral und „Lebenslüge" seiner Zeit zu Felde zog und im „Kampf der Geschlechter" im Gegensatz zu August Strindberg den Standpunkt der Frau vertrat. Seine bürgerlichen Dramen zeigten ethischen Ernst und großes psychologisches Einfühlungsvermögen.

Ein Puppenheim oder Nora ist ein Theaterstück von Henrik Ibsen. Der Titel beschreibt die Starre und Eingeschlossenheit, aus der die Protagonistin Nora am Ende ausbricht. Sowohl ihr Vater als auch ihr Mann Torvald behandeln sie, den zeitgenössischen gesellschaftlichen Konventionen entsprechend, als einen Besitz, der ihnen zwar kostbar ist, dem sie aber kein Eigenleben zubilligen. Die Protagonistin des Stücks erfährt eine starke Wandlung. Von einer ursprünglich kapriziösen, kindlichen und allzeit vergnügten Person verändert sie sich in eine zunehmend nachdenkliche Frau mit einem Verlangen nach mehr Selbstbestimmung. Sie fühlte sich bereits durch ihren Vater eingeengt und erfährt selbiges seit einigen Jahren auch durch ihren Mann Torvald Helmer. Sie soll seine "Lerche", "kleine Nora" sein, immer froh gelaunt und um ihn tanzend. Er behandelt Nora wie ein Püppchen, mit dem er spielen kann, er nennt sie "Eichkätzchen" und "Singlerche" und nimmt sie genauso wenig ernst wie früher ihr Vater. Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828-1906) war ein norwegischer Schriftsteller und Dramatiker.