The collected works of Henrik Ibsen Vol. 10 (of 11) by Henrik Ibsen
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"The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen Vol. 10" by Henrik Ibsen is a collection of two renowned plays, "Hedda Gabler" and "The Master Builder," written in the late 19th century. The book showcases Ibsen's mastery in exploring complex characters and their psychological struggles against societal norms and personal desires. Thematically, it delves into the intricacies of human relationships, ambition, and the constraints created by societal expectations. At the start of "Hedda Gabler,"
the focus is on the titular character, Hedda, as she navigates her new life as the wife of George Tesman, a man absorbed in his academic pursuits. The opening scene reveals Hedda's cold and restless nature, showcasing her disdain for conventional domestic life. Adding tension, her former lover, Eilert Lövborg, is introduced as a looming presence in her thoughts, suggesting complications ahead. Meanwhile, "The Master Builder" is set to explore the life of Halvard Solness, hinting at existential themes tied to his ambitions and fears. Together, the beginning of these plays establishes a framework for intense character studies that challenge societal roles, promising engaging narratives that will resonate with readers interested in psychological drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Archer, William, 1856-1924 |
| Title | The collected works of Henrik Ibsen Vol. 10 (of 11) |
| Original Publication | London: William Heinemann, 1907, pubdate 1910. |
| Contents | Hedda Gabler (translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer) -- The master builder (translated by Edmund Gosse and William Archer). |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, Sigal Alon, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) // source: archive.org/details/ibsen10ibseuoft |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian drama -- Translations into English |
| Subject | Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74237 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74237-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 715 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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