A Doll's House

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Nora Helmer is a dutiful young wife and mother of three children whose attempt to secure her familys future may ultimately lead to its destruction. Ibsens play explores female identity and independence in a male dominated society.

The Helmer family consists of Torvald and Nora, as well as three children: Ivar, Bobby and Emmy. From the outside, they appear to live a happy and idyllic life. Yet, a secret from Noras past threatens to destroy everything she loves. One of Torvalds employees blackmails Nora, hoping she can influence her husband in the workplace. When she doesnt succeed, Torvald is informed of her misdeeds. This leads to a life-changing confrontation that forces Nora to reevaluate her marriage and desire for a family.

A Doll's House a one of Ibsens most forward-thinking plays. It was deemed scandalous for its depiction of a wife who prioritizes her own well-being over others. Its an insightful examination of how gender roles dominated nineteenth century Europe.

With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Dolls House is both modern and readable.

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Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) was a Norwegian playwright who thrived during the late nineteenth century. He began his professional career at age 15 as a pharmacist's apprentice. He would spend his free time writing plays, publishing his first work Catilina in 1850, followed by The Burial Mound that same year. He eventually earned a position as a theatre director and began producing his own material. Ibsen's prolific catalogue is noted for depicting modern and real topics. His major titles include Brand, Peer Gynt and Hedda Gabler.