Pillars of the Community
by Samuel Adamson, Henrik Ibsen

Name: Pillars of the Community
Brand: Samuel Adamson
SKU: 9780573113369
Rating: 3.75 (2 reviews)

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19th CenturyExpandable CastingInterior Set

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the exploration of societal hypocrisy and the complexity of interpersonal relationships in the play. Many find the character development and thematic depth compelling, though some criticize the ending for being overly sentimental or unrealistic. Overall, it seems to evoke a range of opinions on Ibsen's approach to social critique and storytelling.

Strong character developmentEngaging societal critiqueComplex themes and plotsEnding feels overly sentimentalSome scenes are a bit long

Synopsis

Shipbuilder Karsten Bernick, a respected, highly successful businessman in a small Norwegian coastal town.

Bernick's wealth has been founded on a long-buried deceit which is now being threatened with exposure.

As the wily, unscrupulous Bernick struggles to preserve his standing in the community, he sets in motion a chain of events that threatens to destroy all he holds most dear.