{"product_id":"a-dolls-house-david-petault-9798344325798","title":"A Doll's House: A New Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Doll's House\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Henrik Ibsen in 1879, is a groundbreaking play that challenges the conventions of marriage, gender roles, and societal expectations in the 19th century. The story follows Nora Helmer, a seemingly happy wife and mother, who begins to realize the constraints of her domestic life and the illusion of freedom within her marriage. Nora's husband, Torvald, treats her like a cherished possession, a \"doll\" in their well-ordered home, and as the plot unfolds, she discovers the deep inequality in their relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the play is Nora's growing self-awareness and her ultimate decision to break away from societal norms. Ibsen masterfully explores themes of identity, individual freedom, and the roles that women were expected to play in a patriarchal society. Nora's journey toward independence was revolutionary at the time, and it remains a powerful commentary on personal autonomy and the limitations placed on women in traditional marriages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Doll's House\u003c\/i\u003e is considered one of the most important works of modern drama, with its realistic portrayal of domestic life and its challenge to social conventions. This new translation captures the nuance and power of Ibsen's original text while updating the language for modern readers, ensuring that its emotional impact and relevance remain as strong today as ever. This edition offers a profound and thought-provoking experience for both new readers and long-time admirers of classic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Petault,Henrik Ibsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798344325798\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/24\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 206\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.47d","brand":"David Petault","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47474408784127,"sku":"9798344325798","price":11.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b3573c77-e481-4c49-94a6-b5e93f8c34ff.jpg?v=1762316543","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-dolls-house-david-petault-9798344325798","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}