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Et dukkehjem er et af Ibsens mest læste og opførte dramaer. Dramaet udspiller sig i et af Københavns velhaverhjem, hvor den skønne Nora udfylder rollen som hustru og moder til perfektion. Men ikke alt er, som det umiddelbart ser ud til. Noras indre forestillinger og forventninger harmonerer ikke med omverdenens realiteter, og hun bliver nødsaget til at tage kampen op med livsløgnen ved mødet med juristen Krogstad, der truer hendes ellers bekymringsløse tilværelse.

In A Doll's House, a happily married Nora decides to borrow money to finance a trip to Italy, where her husband needs to go for treatment. At the time, a woman couldn't do anything, let alone borrow money, without her husband's consent. So, Nora forged her father's signature.

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Taut with suspense, this critically-acclaimed adaptation of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House focuses on Nora, a young wife and mother who exploits her childlike charm to survive in a man’s world. But Nora has a secret that threatens her cozy existence. Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, CA, in 1997.

This book contains two plays by Henrik Ibsen. Norma is a satirical opera designed as a dramatic parody of Vincenzo Bellini's opera Norma, in which the characters are portrayed as central figures in the political life of contemporary Norway. St. John's Night is a fairy-tale comedy that takes place during a midsummer feast on a farm in Telemark. It is inspired by many sources, most notably A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, and features many of the same themes.

An audiobook adaptation of Iben's classic, When We Dead Awaken. First published in 1899 it is a despairing and dream-like play rich in symbolism. This was also Ibsen's final play written at the time of his return to Norway after an extended absence a theme which is also reflected in the plot and it is interesting to speculate how much of Ibsen is contained in the lead character, the sculptor, Rubek, including Ibsen's own relationship with his masterpiece, A Doll's House.

Explore the intricate dynamics of family secrets and the pursuit of truth with themes of deception and self-delusion. This podcast delves into the complex relationships and moral dilemmas that unfold when reality clashes with idealism. Each week, we bring you a new full-length audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that span different eras, perspectives, and literary styles. This is not a single story but a collection of different works that each contribute their unique voice to the ongoing conversation about human nature and societal expectations. Whether you're seeking insight or ...

Hedda Gabler is one of the most interesting and intricate figures to appear on stage. Her boredom with her mariage and jealousy of her former lover set off a chain of events that result in an untimely death. Oh, but the deceased did "die beautifully"!

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.

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....

Fueled by the perceived betrayal of Denmark by his Norwegian homeland during the Prussian invasion, Ibsen crafted Brand as a powerful critique of human complacency and mental rigidity. Written during his self-imposed exile in Italy, Ibsen wrestled with the provincial attitudes of his fellow countrymen, but the abandonment of Denmark transformed in his mind into a tragedy that eclipsed his own personal struggles. The play features Brand, a priest who steadfastly refuses to compromise, often at the expense of those around him, driven by ideals that prove unattainable. With a memorable cast of ...

Hedda Gabler has just returned from her honeymoon, but the excitement of matrimony has quickly faded. Trapped in a mundane life with her dull, pedantic husband, Hedda finds herself suffocated by her new reality. Upon settling into her home in Christiania, she learns that Thea Elvsted, an old schoolmate she both envied and despised, has left her marriage to pursue a life with Eilert Lövborg—a former lover of Hedda’s who is striving to rise above a troubled past marked by debauchery and alcoholism through a groundbreaking philosophical work. Meanwhile, Judge Brack, another figure from Hedda...

Step into the world of Henrik Ibsens 1894 masterpiece, Little Eyolf, where the intricate dynamics of the Allmers family unfold. Alfred Allmers returns from a mountain trip with a newfound determination to prioritize his relationship with his crippled nine-year-old son, Eyolf, over his intellectual ambitions. Meanwhile, Alfreds sister Asta finds herself entangled in a romantic pursuit by Borgheim, an engineer, as the tensions in Alfred and Ritas marriage gradually surface. Their lives take a dramatic turn with the arrival of the enigmatic Rat-Wife, forever altering their family dynamics. Join ...

Dive into the haunting world of When We Dead Awaken, the final play by renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, written in 1899. This dreamlike and richly symbolic drama explores the unraveling of sculptor Arnold Rubeks marriage to Maia, her entanglement with Ulfheim, and Rubeks connection to the enigmatic Irene, his former muse. As the characters ascend the breathtaking Norwegian mountains, tensions mount and hidden desires emerge, leading to profound revelations. Join us for a captivating journey through love, ambition, and self-discovery, narrated by Elizabeth Klett and featuring an ...

The Wild Duck (1884), originally titled Vildanden in Norwegian, is widely regarded as Henrik Ibsens masterpiece, showcasing his unparalleled complexity in storytelling. The play follows Gregers Werle, a young man who returns to his hometown after years away, reuniting with his childhood friend, Hjalmar Ekdal. As the narrative unfolds, Gregers uncovers the hidden truths lurking beneath the surface of the Ekdal familys seemingly happy life. He becomes obsessed with revealing these secrets—truths that include his fathers scandalous past, a wrongful conviction of another man due to his fathers ...

Halvard Solness is a master architect who has relentlessly climbed the ranks of his profession, often at the expense of those around him. Despite his ruthless pursuit of success, his conscience remains a heavy burden, haunted by guilt over his past decisions. Living in a state of torment, he grapples with fears of madness and the unsettling notion that he may have unwittingly allied himself with dark forces to achieve his status. His devoted wife and troubled mistress navigate their own struggles while trying to support him in his fragile condition. The arrival of the enigmatic Hilda Wangel, a...

Delve into the intricate world of Henrik Ibsens John Gabriel Borkman, the penultimate play from the renowned Norwegian playwright, penned in 1896. The Borkman family has seen their fortunes crumble following John Gabriels imprisonment for misusing investor funds during his tenure as a bank manager. Set eight years after his release, the play unfolds a gripping drama as John Gabriel, his estranged wife Mrs. Borkman, and her sister Ella Rentheim engage in a fierce struggle for the future of young Erhart Borkman. While this work continues Ibsens exploration of naturalism and social critique, its ...

Hedda Gabler is a gripping four-act play penned by the renowned Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, first brought to life on stage in Munich in 1891. This powerful drama delves into the tumultuous life of its title character, Hedda, the daughter of a general, who finds herself ensnared in an unwanted marriage and a stifling home. (summary adapted from Wikipedia)

In Pillars of Society, Ibsens groundbreaking realist drama first performed in 1877, we delve into the life of Karsten Bernick, the powerful businessman who controls a small coastal town in Norway. With plans to launch an ambitious railway project that promises to transform the region, Karstens carefully constructed world is shattered by the unexpected return of Lona Hessel, the woman he once abandoned, and Johan Tonnesen, who left town in disgrace fifteen years prior. As the past collides with the present, secrets unravel and the foundations of society are put to the test. - Summary by ...

In one of Ibsen’s most profound late-period plays, alongside classics like “The Master Builder” and “John Gabriel Borkman,” “Little Eyolf” delves into the life of Albert Allmers, a writer torn between his desire for literary immortality and the love for his handicapped son, Eyolf. Rita Allmers, his devoted wife, is consumed by an obsessive love for Albert, resenting any rival, be it Eyolf, Alberts literary aspirations, or his devoted sister Asta. The tragic death of Little Eyolf, possibly at the hands of the enigmatic Rat-Wife, sets off a psychological storm among the three ...