Ghosts And Two Other Plays (1917) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166599430)

Ghosts and Two Other Plays is a collection of three plays by Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1917. The plays included in this collection are Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and An Enemy of the People. Ghosts is a play that explores the consequences of societal taboos and the impact of family secrets on individuals. The story follows the widow, Mrs. Alving, who is preparing to dedicate an orphanage to her late husband's memory. However, the arrival of her son Oswald, who is suffering from a mysterious illness, forces her to confront the ghosts of her past.The Wild Duck is a play that delves into the themes of truth and illusion. The story revolves around a family who tries to hide a dark secret from their daughter, Hedvig. However, the arrival of an old friend, Gregers Werle, threatens to expose the truth and shatter the illusions that the family has created.An Enemy of the People is a play that highlights the conflict between individual rights and the greater good. The story follows Dr. Thomas Stockmann, who discovers that the town's spa water is contaminated. However, his attempts to expose the truth are met with resistance from the town's leaders, who are more concerned with the economic impact of the revelation.Overall, Ghosts and Two Other Plays is a thought-provoking collection of plays that explores complex themes and issues that are still relevant today. Ibsen's masterful storytelling and vivid characters make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in classic literature.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.

Author: Henrik Ibsen
ISBN-10: 1166599434
ISBN-13: 9781166599430
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d