Ibsen The Man, His Art and His Significance

Ibsen: The Man, His Art and His Significance is a comprehensive biography of the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, written by the Scottish author and critic Haldane MacFall. The book explores Ibsen's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a merchant in Skien, Norway, to his rise as one of the most influential playwrights of the late 19th century. MacFall delves into Ibsen's personal life, examining his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as the political and social climate of the time in which he lived. The author also provides a detailed analysis of Ibsen's major works, including A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, and Ghosts, and explores the themes and ideas that make these plays so enduringly popular.Throughout the book, MacFall argues that Ibsen's work was not only groundbreaking in its exploration of taboo subjects such as sexuality and gender roles, but also had a profound impact on the development of modern drama. He also examines the influence of Ibsen's work on other writers and artists of the time, including George Bernard Shaw and August Strindberg.Overall, Ibsen: The Man, His Art and His Significance is a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important 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.