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This collection of three of Henrik Ibsen's most well-known and important plays is voiced by a sparkling cast and features music, SFX and a full soundscape. Born in 1828, Norwegian playwright, theatre director and poet Ibsen, wrote in Danish yet lived for many years in Italy and Germany. Heralded as one the most distinguished dramatists after Shakespeare, by the early 20th century A Doll's House became the world's most performed play.

Nora Helmer has everything a young housewife could want: Beautiful children, an adoring husband, and a bright future. But when a carelessly buried secret rises from the past, Nora’s well-calibrated domestic ideal starts to crumble. Ibsen’s play is as fresh today as it was when it first stormed the stages of 19th-century Europe.

When a small town relies on tourists flocking to its baths, will a report of dangerously polluted waters be enough to shut them down? Henrik Ibsen weighs the cost of public health versus a town's livelihood and skewers the complicity of the masses in his classic and still timely play.

This collection contains the following works: Medea by Sophocles Antigone by Sophocles Agamemnon by Aeschylus Eumenides by Aeschylus The Choephori by Aeschylus The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of King Lear by William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare.

Often considered to be Ibsen's most popular play in his lifetime, The League of Youth caused fighting in the streets, with conservatives claiming it was an attack on their party and liberals claiming it was an attack on theirs! A thought-provoking comedy that's sure to feel shockingly familiar. Unusually for Ibsen, this play has a lot of humour and a more-or-less happy ending.

Often described as ‘the father of realism’, Henrik Ibsen was a pioneer of modernist drama. He influenced playwrights as diverse as George Bernard Shaw and Oscar Wilde, and is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare. Included in this collection are adaptations of his tragicomic masterpiece The Wild Duck, his complex and compelling play Rosmersholm, the epic drama Brand and the tragedy John Gabriel Borkman.

The Wild Duck (1884) (original Norwegian title: Vildanden) is by many considered Ibsen's finest work, and it is certainly the most complex. It tells the story of Gregers Werle, a young man who returns to his hometown after an extended exile and is reunited with his boyhood friend Hjalmar Ekdal. Over the course of the play, the many secrets that lie behind the Ekdals' apparently happy home are revealed to Gregers, who insists on pursuing the absolute truth, or the "Summons of the Ideal". Among these truths: Gregers' father impregnated his servant Gina, then married her off to Hjalmar to ...

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Hedda Gabler, the daughter of a deceased General, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middle class tedium stretching ahead when they return from their honeymoon. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a ménage a trois. Then the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg, a former flame, arrives to rival her husband for an academic post.

Ghosts is a play by the legendary Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Written in 1881, the play is a scathing commentary on 19th-century morality. Its controversial subject matter includes frank discussions of incest, euthanasia, criticism of religion, and venereal disease, a basket of deplorable themes that scandalized Victorian society. Ghosts is the story of Helen Alving, a widow who is haunted by the many mistresses of her deceased husband and by her troubled son. The theme is a refutation of the idea that one ought to sacrifice one’s dreams on the altar of duty.

The idealistic son of a wealthy businessman seeks to expose his father's duplicity and to free his childhood friend from the lies on which his happy home life is based. When skeletons are brought out of the closet, the foundations of the Ekdal family are torn apart - with drastic consequences.

Discover the revolutionary drama of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." This powerful play challenges societal norms and explores themes of gender roles, independence, and self-discovery, making it as relevant today as it was when first written.

Now, for the first time in audio, Blackstone presents seven great plays in one volume: Euripides' Medea, Shakespeare's The Tempest, Moliere's The Imaginary Invalid, Dumas' Camille, Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Shaw's Arms and the Man, and Chekhov's Uncle Vanya. These productions illustrate the development of European drama from ancient times to the threshold of the modern theater.

A door slams, and the echoes never fade. Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House (1879) is a play that doesn't shout—it lingers, unsettling and undeniable. Beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary household lies a quiet storm, gathering strength with every polite exchange, every carefully placed smile. Nora Helmer is a wife, a mother, a woman adored. Her home is warm, her life is comfortable, her husband sings her praises. But when a long-kept secret begins to unravel, so does the delicate balance of her world.

In Peer Gynt, we encounter a captivating character—a dreamer, a liar, and a masterful storyteller who evades responsibility at every turn. Peer Gynt is a man who uses and discards women, all while chasing grandiose dreams that seem forever out of reach. Despite his flaws, theres an undeniable charm to Peer; we cant help but recognize fragments of ourselves in his journey. This iconic Norwegian play, inspired by the folklore surrounding Per Gynt, unfolds as a dramatic poem in five acts. It explores themes of procrastination and avoidance, serving as a poignant critique of the collective ...

Step into the world of Rosmersholm, a profound play crafted by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1886. Often hailed as Ibsens masterpiece, rivaled only by The Wild Duck, this compelling narrative explores the tumultuous themes of social and political change. At its heart lies John Rosmer, whose moral dilemmas are intricately intertwined with the enigmatic Rebecca West, a free-thinking heroine who challenges the very foundations of Rosmers beliefs. As she seeks to dismantle the traditional ideals upheld by the ruling classes, the play raises haunting questions about the survival of Christian...

In a picturesque coastal town in Norway, an unexpected economic surge arises from the discovery of hot springs. However, when Dr. Thomas Stockmann uncovers the shocking truth that the waters are contaminated and pose a serious threat to the community, he faces fierce opposition. As the townspeople reject his alarming findings and even his closest friends turn against him, Dr. Stockmann finds himself in a battle for truth and integrity. (Summary by Libby Gohn)

Step into the world of Henrik Ibsens The Master Builder, a gripping tale first published in 1892. Follow architect Halvard Solness, a man who has clawed his way to the pinnacle of success despite enduring profound personal tragedies, including the loss of his two sons. His ascent is marked by ruthless competition and a troubling knack for imposing his will on those around him. His wife, Aline, grapples with mourning their lost dreams while struggling with Solnesss infatuation with younger women, particularly his bookkeeper, Kaia Fosli. As Solness dismisses the aspirations of fellow architects ...

Henrik Ibsens Ghosts, first published in 1881 and staged a year later, was a groundbreaking work that rattled audiences much like his renowned play A Dolls House. Labeled a dirty deed done in public by critics, this provocative drama delves into heavy themes such as venereal disease, euthanasia, and incest. The original title translates to the ones who return, encapsulating the plays exploration of how we confront the haunting legacies of our past. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Mrs. Alving Elizabeth Klett, Oswald Alving mb, Pastor Manders Bruce Pirie, Jacob Engstrand Algy Pug, Regina ...

Step into a poignant family drama that unfolds in three acts. Ghosts, much like Ibsens renowned works, offers a sharp critique of 19th-century morality and societal norms. Join Mrs. Helen Alving, a widow grappling with her past, as she navigates the complexities of family and obligation. With a talented cast bringing vivid characters to life, this adaptation promises to captivate and provoke thought. (Summary by Kristingj) Cast Mrs. Helen Alving, widow of Captain Alving Rhonda Federman; Oswald Alving, her son, a painter Chris Marcellus; Pastor Manders Algy Pug; Jacob Engstrand, a carpenter ...