DOLLS HOUSE (DRAMA CLASSICS)

IBSEN, HENRIK

ISBN 10: 185459236X / ISBN 13: 9781854592361

Published by Nick Hern Books, 1995

Seller Inventory # NWUS9781854592361

Synopsis:

Number three in NHB's Drama Classics Series, providing the world's great drama at a great price.

The introduction to this edition of A Doll's House includes a short biography of Henrik Ibsen and chronology of his work; a guide to what happens in the play; a short history of the play and its context; and a brief guide to characterisation, language and themes.

Nora Helmer, wife to Torvald and mother of three children, appears to enjoy living the life of a pampered, indulged child. But as her economic dependence becomes brutally clear, Nora's acceptance of the status quo undergoes a profound change. To the horror of the bewildered Torvald, himself caught in the tight web of a conservative society which demands that he exert strict control, Nora comes to see that the only possible true course of action is to leave the family home.

A Doll's House is a set text for Edexcel (London) English Language and Literature A/AS Level and for NICCEA English Literature A/As Level.

Nick Hern Books also publishes Stephen Unwin's study guide on A Doll's House. Part of the Page to Stage series offering insightful and authoritative introductions by well-known theatre professionals to classic plays.

About the Author: HENRIK IBSEN (1828-1906) is often called 'the father of modern drama'. His plays include A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, Peer Gynt, The Master Builder and An Enemy of the People among many others.

Kenneth McLeish was an author, translator and playwright. Kenneth's translations have been widely performed on stage, film, TV and radio. They include the complete Greek drama (47 plays), a dozen farces by Feydeau and Labiche, half a dozen plays by Ibsen and works by Horvath, Jarry, Molière and Strindberg. In the UK his work has been performed by the Royal National Theatre and a dozen other companies.

Bibliographic Details

Title: DOLLS HOUSE (DRAMA CLASSICS)
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: NEW