Publisher's Synopsis
A Doll's House is a play written by Henrik Ibsen that was first published in 1879. The play is set in Norway in the late 19th century and follows the story of Nora Helmer, a young wife and mother who is living a seemingly perfect life. However, as the play progresses, it becomes clear that Nora is not as content as she appears to be. She is hiding a secret from her husband, Torvald Helmer, that threatens to destroy their marriage and her reputation.The play explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the nature of marriage. It is a groundbreaking work of modern drama that challenged the conventions of its time and sparked controversy with its portrayal of a woman who defies societal norms.A Doll's House is considered a classic of modern drama and has been adapted into numerous films, stage productions, and other works of art. It is widely regarded as one of Ibsen's most influential and important plays, and continues to be studied and performed around the world.That is like a woman! But seriously, Nora, you know what I think about that. No debt, no borrowing. There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt. We two have kept bravely on the straight road so far, and we will go on the same way for the short time longer that there need be any struggle.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
