Peer Gynt was Ibsen's last work to use poetry as a medium of dramatic expression, and the poetry is brilliantly appropriate to the imaginative swings between Scandinavian oral folk traditions, the Morrocan coast, the Sahara Desert, and the absurdist images of the Cairo madhouse. This translation is taken from the acclaimed Oxford Ibsen. John McFarlane is Emeritus Professor of European Literature at the University of East Anglia, and General Editor of the Oxford Ibsen.
Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright and poet known for his groundbreaking contributions to modern drama. His works often focused on social issues and the complexities of human relationships. Some of his most notable works include "A Doll's House," "Hedda Gabler," and "Ghosts." Ibsen is credited with revolutionizing the theatrical form by introducing psychological realism and exploring taboo subjects such as women's rights and societal expectations. His plays have had a lasting impact on the genre of realism and continue to be performed and studied worldwide. "A Doll's House" is perhaps his most famous work, sparking controversy and debate with its portrayal of a woman's struggle for independence and self-fulfillment. Henrik Ibsen's legacy as a playwright remains influential and enduring in the world of literature.
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Four Major Plays : (Doll's House; Ghosts; Hedda Gabler; and The Master Builder)
