An anthology of six of the most commonly studied and revived Naturalist plays from the modern European repertoire complete with a critical introduction by Dr Chris Megson ensures this is an essential compendium for students, theatre practitioners and theatre fans.[...]

"Ghosts" is the story of Helen Alving, a widow who is haunted by the many mistresses of her deceased husband and by her son who has inherited syphilis from his philandering father. "Ghosts" is a scathing indictment of Victorian society in which Ibsen refutes the notion that if one simply fulfills on[...]

Enduring Liturature Illuminated by Practical Scholarship Four of the most popular and profound works from the playwright known as the "father of modern theater." This Enriched Classic Edition includes: A concise introduction that gives readers important background information A chronology of the[...]