Four Major Plays by Henrik Ibsen (Oxford World’s Classics)

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Four Major Plays: A Doll’s House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, and The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen is a collection of four of the Norwegian playwright’s most famous plays. The plays are all set in the late 19th century and explore themes of marriage, love, betrayal, and the human condition.

• A Doll’s House is about a woman named Nora Helmer who realizes that she is not happy in her marriage and decides to leave her husband and children. The play was a controversial play at the time of its release, as it challenged traditional views of marriage and women’s roles.
• Ghosts is about a woman named Mrs. Alving who is haunted by the past. Her husband had an affair with another woman and fathered a child, and now that child has come back to haunt her. The play explores the themes of guilt, shame, and the secrets that we keep from ourselves and others.
• Hedda Gabler is about a woman named Hedda Gabler who is bored and dissatisfied with her life. She is married to a man she does not love, and she has no real purpose in life. The play explores the themes of boredom, despair, and the destructive power of the human will.
• The Master Builder is about a man named Halvard Solness who is a successful architect. However, he is haunted by his past and his fear of failure. The play explores the themes of ambition, creativity, and the fear of aging.

Four Major Plays is a classic collection of plays that is still relevant and influential today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in theater, literature, or the human condition.