Here, in a single volume, are four major plays by the first modern playwright, Henrick Ibsen. "Ghosts" -the startling portrayal of a family destroyed by disease and infidelity. "The Wild Duck" -- A poignant drama of lost illusions. "An Enemy Of The People" -- Ibsen's vigorous attack on public opinio[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
"A Doll's House" is the story of Nora Helmer who has secretly borrowed a large sum of money to help her husband recover from a serious illness. Nora who has borrowed this money by forging her father's signature soon discovers the value of the relationship she has with her husband, Torvald, when he b[...]
"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[...]