A Doll's House

Book Code: 1111025378298

Henrik Ibsen

ABOUT THE BOOK

Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828–1906), a Norwegian playwright and theatre director, is renowned as "the father of realism" and a key figure in Modernism in theatre. His extensive repertoire includes notable works like Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and more. Ibsen's influence is profound, with his plays frequently staged worldwide, making him the second most performed dramatist after Shakespeare. By the early 20th century, A Doll's House had become the most performed play globally, solidifying Ibsen's enduring impact on the theatrical landscape.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

"A Doll's House" is a three-act play by Henrik Ibsen, premiering in 1879 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Set in a Norwegian town in 1879, it revolves around the plight of a married woman facing limited self-fulfillment opportunities in a male-dominated society. Despite Ibsen's denial of writing a feminist play, it caused a sensation and sparked outraged controversy. It remains one of the most performed plays worldwide and was recognized by UNESCO for its historical value. The title is commonly translated as "A Doll's House," though "A Doll House" is also used, with the latter sounding more idiomatic to Americans.

CONTENTS

CHARACTERS .................................................................................7
ACT I ...................................................................................................9
ACT II .............................................................................................. 46
ACT III .............................................................................................. 74