A Doll's House (Meyer)
Henrik Ibsen
A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen trans Michael Meyer
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the powerful themes of gender roles and personal liberation in this classic play. Many find the character of Nora both compelling and frustrating, reflecting the societal constraints of her time. The ending is often highlighted as a significant and thought-provoking moment that resonates with modern audiences.
Strong feminist themes Engaging character development Surprising and impactful ending Nora can be frustrating at times
Synopsis
A Doll's House (1879), is a masterpiece of theatrical craft which, for the first time portrayed the tragic hypocrisy of Victorian middle class marriage on stage.
The play ushered in a new social era and "exploded like a bomb into contemporary life".
The Student Edition contains these exclusive features: · A chronology of the playwright's life and work
· An introduction giving the background of the play
· Commentary on themes, characters.
language and style
· Notes on individual words and phrases in the text
· Questions for further study
· Bibliography for further reading.
Publication
Publisher Methuen
Year 1985
Binding Paperback
Edition Student
Pages 160
Language English
ISBN-13 9780413544704
ISBN-10 0413544702
LCCN gb85016668
LCC PT8861
A Doll's House is a Scandinavian play written by Henrik Ibsen trans Michael Meyer and published by Methuen (1985).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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