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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.

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 ...

A Doll's House is a three-act play in prose by Henrik Ibsen. 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".

Ett dockhem är ett av Ibsens mest lästa och uppsatta dramer. Dramat utspelar sig i ett av Köpenhamns välbärgade hem, där den vackra Nora spelar rollen som perfekt hustru och mor. Men allt är inte som det ser ut vid första anblicken. Noras inre föreställningar och förväntningar harmonerar inte med omvärldens realiteter, och hon tvingas att ta upp kampen med livslögnen vid sitt möte med juristen Krogstad, som hotar hennes annars bekymmerslösa tillvaro.

En folkefjende er et af Ibsens mest læste og opførte dramaer. Dramaet udspiller sig i en lille norsk kystby, hvor lægen ved det netop opførte kurbad, Dr. Tomas Stockmann, får mistanke om, at badevandet er forurenet. Hans mistanke bliver bekræftet, da analysen af en vandprøve kommer med posten. Badevandet er sygdomsfremkaldende. Dr. Stockmann forventer, på baggrund af sin opdagelse, at blive mødt af hele byens taknemmelighed, men ikke alle er lige begejstrede for lægens afsløring.

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.

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'.

Urged on by the lovely Hilda, Solness, a successful builder, takes their relationship a step too far.

Haunting memories of the sins of the father and Oswald's heredity are the moving themes of this drama

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Often considered to be Ibsen's most popular play in his lifetime, The League of Youth caused fighting in the streets, with conservatives claiming it was an attack on their party and liberals claiming it was an attack on theirs! A thought-provoking comedy that's sure to feel shockingly familiar. Unusually for Ibsen, this play has a lot of humour and a more-or-less happy ending.

The Wild Duck by Henrik Ibsen is a play about family secrets and self-deception. It centers around the Ekdal family, particularly Hjalmar Ekdal, who lives a modest life with his wife Gina and daughter Hedvig. Hjalmar's old friend, Gregers Werle, visits and stirs up trouble by revealing the hidden truths about Gina’s past and Hedvig's paternity. Gregers believes honesty will lead to healing, but his interference only causes suffering. Hedvig, in a tragic attempt to prove her love for her father, sacrifices herself.The play explores themes of illusion, the destructive pursuit of truth, and the...

Discover the revolutionary drama of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." This powerful play challenges societal norms and explores themes of gender roles, independence, and self-discovery, making it as relevant today as it was when first written.

നാടക നവോത്ഥാനത്തിന്റെ ഏറ്റവും ശക്തനായ നേതാ വാണ് ഹെൻറിക് ഇൻ ഇതിവൃത്തത്തിന്റെ ആർജ വം, സംഭാഷണത്തിന്റെ ചടുലത...

Nora se cree feliz casada con Torvald. Llevan ocho años de casados y tienen 3 hijos. Además, Torvald Helmer asumirá en el año nuevo el puesto de director en el banco en que trabaja. Nils Krogstad intenta recuperar ante la sociedad y sus hijos su honra, pero sabe que Torvald lo despedirá por...