Little Eyolf (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161439939)

Little Eyolf is a play written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play revolves around the story of Alfred Allmers, a writer who has recently returned from a mountain retreat with his wife Rita. The couple has a son named Eyolf, who is disabled and needs constant attention. Alfred is struggling with his writing and feels guilty about not being able to give his son the attention he needs. Rita, on the other hand, is frustrated with her husband's lack of attention and feels neglected.The play explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the complexities of human relationships. It delves into the psychological struggles of the characters and their attempts to come to terms with their own desires and limitations. As the story progresses, Alfred and Rita confront their own shortcomings and try to find a way to reconcile their conflicting feelings.Little Eyolf is a powerful and thought-provoking play that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles we face in trying to balance our personal desires with our responsibilities to others. It is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the depths of the human psyche and the complexities of human relationships.RITA. [Throwing her arms passionately round his neck.] For then, at last, I should have you to myself alone! And yet--not even then! Not wholly to myself! [Bursts into convulsive weeping.] Oh, Alfred, Alfred--I cannot give you up!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: 1161439935
ISBN-13: 9781161439939
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d