Publisher's Synopsis
The Wild Duck is a play written by Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright. It was first published in 1884 and is considered one of Ibsen's most famous works. The play explores themes of family, truth, and the consequences of hiding the truth. The story revolves around the Ekdal family, whose patriarch, Hjalmar Ekdal, is a failed inventor. The family is visited by a friend, Gregers Werle, who believes that the truth should always be told, no matter the consequences. Gregers' arrival sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to the unraveling of the family's secrets and the destruction of their relationships. The title of the play refers to a wild duck that is kept in a cage by Hjalmar's father, who believes that the bird is happier in captivity. The wild duck serves as a metaphor for the characters in the play, who are also trapped by their own secrets and lies. The Wild Duck is a powerful exploration of human nature and the complex relationships that exist within families.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Henrik Ibsen, by Henrik Ibsen. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766184285.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.
