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Dans cette maison où la femme est et n'est qu'une poupée, les hommes sont des pantins, veules et pleutres. Sans doute Nora incarne-t-elle une sorte de moment auroral du féminisme, alors qu'être, c'est sortir, partir. Et Ibsen, grâce à ce chef-d'œuvre, accède au panthéon de la littérature mondiale. Mais si sa poupée se met, sinon à vivre, du moins à le vouloir, au point de bousculer au passage l'alibi de l'instinct maternel, c'est qu'autour d'elle les hommes se meurent.

Often described as ‘the father of realism’, Henrik Ibsen was a pioneer of modernist drama. He influenced playwrights as diverse as George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde, and is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare. Included in this collection are adaptations of his tragicomic masterpiece The Wild Duck, his complex and compelling play Rosmersholm, the epic drama Brand and the tragedy John Gabriel Borkman.

Peer Gynt, the five-act romantic play in verse by the Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen, is one of the most widely performed Norwegian plays. Based on a Norwegian folk hero, the title character is a rogue who will be destroyed unless the love of a woman saves him. At a wedding he meets Solveig, who falls in love with him, but Peer ruins the wedding by abducting, then abandoning the bride. Then Peer goes global, misbehaving in a trail of adventures around the world. When he finally returns to Norway, old and embittered, Solveig welcomes him home, and he's redeemed by her love.

Hedda and George have just returned from their honeymoon, but when her former lover Eilert appears with a brilliant new manuscript, George’s hopes for a professorship are dimmed. Hedda’s desperate dissatisfaction with her life leads to dangerous choices in this startling portrait of a woman hell-bent on destruction.

An Enemy of the People is an 1882 play by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, who wrote it in response to the public outcry against his previous play, Ghosts, which challenged the hypocrisy of 19th-century morality. An Enemy of the People tells the story of a man who dares to speak an unpalatable truth and is punished for it. Ibsen uses the language of comic exaggeration through the mouth of his spokesman, the idealist Doctor Thomas Stockmann, who rejects all absolute principles of either wisdom or morality.

A door slams, and the echoes never fade. Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House (1879) is a play that doesn't shout—it lingers, unsettling and undeniable. Beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary household lies a quiet storm, gathering strength with every polite exchange, every carefully placed smile. Nora Helmer is a wife, a mother, a woman adored. Her home is warm, her life is comfortable, her husband sings her praises. But when a long-kept secret begins to unravel, so does the delicate balance of her world.

This collection contains the following works: Medea by Sophocles Antigone by Sophocles Agamemnon by Aeschylus Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

Henrik Ibsen’s play The Master Builder was published in 1892 and performed the next year. The architect and builder Halvard Solness receives a visit from the young Hilda, who persuades him to employ her in the household. When Hilda learns of the completion of Halvard’s project - a tall building with a towering steeple - she makes a point of persuading him to climb the steeple at the public opening ceremony. Halvard of course, suffers from acrophobia, a morbid fear of extreme heights....

Nora seems to have it all – a loving husband, children and a comfortable life. But when a secret from her past threatens her carefully constructed world, she is forced to confront the stark realities of her marriage and the issues of her gender in society. The recording is followed by a fascinating conversation in which the actors talk how powerful and relevant the play still is today and how this unique project came to be. Exclusively for Audible the interview is followed by reviews of A Doll’s House, written between 1879 and 1900.

The play is significant for the way it deals with the fate of a married woman, who at the time in Norway lacked reasonable opportunities for self-fulfillment in a male-dominated world, despite the fact that Ibsen denied it was his intent to write a feminist play. It aroused a great sensation at the time and caused a "storm of outraged controversy" that went beyond the theatre to the world of newspapers and society.

En haut d'un des fjords de la Norvège septentrionale, dans sa maison isolée, Mme Alving retrouve son fils Oswald qui rentre de Paris. L'ayant tenu à l'écart de la vie familiale pendant des années, pour des raisons qu'elle est seule à connaître, c'est l'occasion pour elle de renouer avec le passé. Lorsque les erreurs des ancêtres pèsent sur les générations suivantes, les histoires se répètent. Chaque personnage se devra d'affronter ses propres 'Revenants'.

In Peer Gynt, we encounter a captivating character—a dreamer, a liar, and a masterful storyteller who evades responsibility at every turn. Peer Gynt is a man who uses and discards women, all while chasing grandiose dreams that seem forever out of reach. Despite his flaws, theres an undeniable charm to Peer; we cant help but recognize fragments of ourselves in his journey. This iconic Norwegian play, inspired by the folklore surrounding Per Gynt, unfolds as a dramatic poem in five acts. It explores themes of procrastination and avoidance, serving as a poignant critique of the collective ...

Step into the world of Rosmersholm, a profound play crafted by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1886. Often hailed as Ibsens masterpiece, rivaled only by The Wild Duck, this compelling narrative explores the tumultuous themes of social and political change. At its heart lies John Rosmer, whose moral dilemmas are intricately intertwined with the enigmatic Rebecca West, a free-thinking heroine who challenges the very foundations of Rosmers beliefs. As she seeks to dismantle the traditional ideals upheld by the ruling classes, the play raises haunting questions about the survival of Christian...

Step into the world of Henrik Ibsens The Master Builder, a gripping tale first published in 1892. Follow architect Halvard Solness, a man who has clawed his way to the pinnacle of success despite enduring profound personal tragedies, including the loss of his two sons. His ascent is marked by ruthless competition and a troubling knack for imposing his will on those around him. His wife, Aline, grapples with mourning their lost dreams while struggling with Solnesss infatuation with younger women, particularly his bookkeeper, Kaia Fosli. As Solness dismisses the aspirations of fellow architects ...

Henrik Ibsens Ghosts, first published in 1881 and staged a year later, was a groundbreaking work that rattled audiences much like his renowned play A Dolls House. Labeled a dirty deed done in public by critics, this provocative drama delves into heavy themes such as venereal disease, euthanasia, and incest. The original title translates to the ones who return, encapsulating the plays exploration of how we confront the haunting legacies of our past. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Mrs. Alving Elizabeth Klett, Oswald Alving mb, Pastor Manders Bruce Pirie, Jacob Engstrand Algy Pug, Regina ...

Step into a poignant family drama that unfolds in three acts. Ghosts, much like Ibsens renowned works, offers a sharp critique of 19th-century morality and societal norms. Join Mrs. Helen Alving, a widow grappling with her past, as she navigates the complexities of family and obligation. With a talented cast bringing vivid characters to life, this adaptation promises to captivate and provoke thought. (Summary by Kristingj) Cast Mrs. Helen Alving, widow of Captain Alving Rhonda Federman; Oswald Alving, her son, a painter Chris Marcellus; Pastor Manders Algy Pug; Jacob Engstrand, a carpenter ...

In a picturesque coastal town in Norway, an unexpected economic surge arises from the discovery of hot springs. However, when Dr. Thomas Stockmann uncovers the shocking truth that the waters are contaminated and pose a serious threat to the community, he faces fierce opposition. As the townspeople reject his alarming findings and even his closest friends turn against him, Dr. Stockmann finds himself in a battle for truth and integrity. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

A Doll's House, published in 1879, was the earliest of Ibsen's "social dramas", and the first of his works to attract attention outside of Scandinavia. The central theme of the play is a woman's right to individual self-development, and represents, as humourist Stephen Leacock observed of many Ibsen plays, "a profound problem stated but not solved".

Nora Helmer has everything a young housewife could want: Beautiful children, an adoring husband, and a bright future. But when a carelessly buried secret rises from the past, Nora’s well-calibrated domestic ideal starts to crumble. Ibsen’s play is as fresh today as it was when it first stormed the stages of 19th-century Europe.

Hedda Gabler is a classic play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Set in the late nineteenth century, the play follows the life of Hedda, a young socialite whose life is filled with endless boredom and longing. As she struggles to find her place in society, Hedda’s inner turmoil is reflected in her desperate attempts to break free of the societal norms that bind her. This emotional journey is filled with suspense and drama, as Hedda’s choices have the power to shape her own destiny.