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Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy In Three Acts

Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy In Three Acts

Ibsen, Henrik

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ISBN10: 1162664436
ISBN13: 9781162664439
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.19 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy In Three Acts is a play written by Henrik Ibsen that explores the themes of family, morality, and societal expectations. The story revolves around the life of Mrs. Alving, a widow who is struggling to come to terms with her past and the secrets that haunt her family. The play is set in Norway and takes place in the late 19th century.The first act introduces the audience to Mrs. Alving's son, Oswald, who has returned home after many years of living abroad. The second act delves deeper into the family's history and the secrets that have been kept hidden for years. The third and final act sees the consequences of these secrets and the tragic ending that results.Throughout the play, Ibsen tackles controversial topics such as incest, sexually transmitted diseases, and the role of religion in society. He challenges the traditional values of his time and presents a bleak picture of society in which individuals are trapped by their past and unable to break free from the cycle of guilt and shame.Overall, Ghosts: A Domestic Tragedy In Three Acts is a powerful and thought-provoking play that continues to be relevant to this day. It is a masterpiece of modern drama that explores the human condition in all its complexity and remains a testament to Ibsen's skill as a playwright.Engstrand. And it was when your mother was in a nasty temper. I had to find some way of getting my knife into her, my girl. She was always so precious gentile. (Mimicking her.) Let go, Jacob! Let me be! Please to remember that I was three years with the Alvings at Rosenvold, and they were people who went to Court! (Laughs.)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.

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