Publisher's Synopsis
Early Plays: Catiline; The Warrior's Barrow; Olaf Liljekrans is a collection of three plays written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The plays were written early in his career and showcase his developing style and themes. Catiline is a historical drama based on the Roman politician Lucius Sergius Catilina, who attempted to overthrow the Roman Republic in 63 BC. The play explores themes of power, corruption, and political ambition.The Warrior's Barrow is a tragedy set in medieval Norway. The play tells the story of a young woman named Hilde who is forced to marry a man she does not love. The play explores themes of love, duty, and sacrifice.Olaf Liljekrans is a romantic drama set in medieval Norway. The play tells the story of a young woman named Inger who is torn between two suitors, Olaf Liljekrans and Einar Tambarskjelve. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal.Overall, Early Plays: Catiline; The Warrior's Barrow; Olaf Liljekrans provides a fascinating glimpse into the early works of one of the most celebrated playwrights of the modern era.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.
