Henrik Ibsen

The Feast at Solhoug (eBook, ePUB)

Power, Love, and Betrayal in Medieval Norway: A Poetic Exploration of Human Nature and Moral Dilemmas

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Henrik Ibsen's 'The Feast at Solhoug' is a gripping play set in medieval Norway, filled with themes of power, love, and betrayal. Written in Ibsen's signature poetic and dramatic style, this work showcases his early talent as a playwright. The plot follows the nobleman Gudmund, who is forced to confront his past actions and sacrifices in order to secure his future. The dialogue is rich with symbolism and complex character dynamics, making this play a timeless piece of literature in the Scandinavian canon. Henrik Ibsen, known as the 'Father of Realism,' drew inspiration for his works from his own experiences and observations of society. 'The Feast at Solhoug' reflects his interest in exploring the human psyche and questioning societal norms. Ibsen's deep understanding of human nature is evident in the intricate relationships portrayed in the play, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in psychological drama. I highly recommend 'The Feast at Solhoug' to readers who appreciate classic literature and enjoy thought-provoking plays. Ibsen's masterful storytelling and insightful character development make this work a captivating exploration of power dynamics and moral dilemmas.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 44
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. August 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547526711
• Artikelnr.: 68778246

Autorenporträt

Henrik Johan Ibsen (20 March 1828 - 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as "the father of realism" and one of the most influential playwrights of his time.[2] His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, When We Dead Awaken, Pillars of Society, The Lady from the Sea, Rosmersholm, The Master Builder, and John Gabriel Borkman. He is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare,and by the early 20th century A Doll's House became the world's most performed play. Several of his later dramas were considered scandalous to many of his era, when European theatre was expected to model strict morals of family life and propriety. Ibsen's later work examined the realities that lay behind the facades, revealing much that was disquieting to a number of his contemporaries. He had a critical eye and conducted a free inquiry into the conditions of life and issues of morality. His early poetic and cinematic play Peer Gynt, however, has also strong surreal elements.[6] Ibsen is often ranked as one of the most distinguished playwrights in the European tradition.[7] Richard Hornby describes him as "a profound poetic dramatist-the best since Shakespeare".[8] He is widely regarded as the foremost playwright of the nineteenth century.[7][9] He influenced other playwrights and novelists such as George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Miller, James Joyce, Eugene O'Neill, and Miroslav Krle¿a. Ibsen was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1902, 1903, and 1904.[10] Ibsen wrote his plays in Danish (the common written language of Denmark and Norway during his lifetime)[11] and they were published by the Danish publisher Gyldendal. Although most of his plays are set in Norway-often in places reminiscent of Skien, the port town where he grew up-Ibsen lived for 27 years in Italy and Germany, and rarely visited Norway during his most productive years. Born into a merchant family connected to the patriciate of Skien, Ibsen shaped his dramas according to his family background. He was the father of Prime Minister Sigurd Ibsen. Ibsen's dramas have a strong influence upon contemporary culture.