Bag om An Enemy Of The People; The Wild Duck (1910)
""An Enemy of the People"" and ""The Wild Duck"" are two plays written by Henrik Ibsen in 1910. ""An Enemy of the People"" is a drama that tells the story of a doctor named Thomas Stockmann who discovers that the water in his town's public baths is contaminated. Despite his efforts to inform the authorities and the public about the issue, he faces resistance and opposition from those who stand to lose financially from the revelation. The play explores themes of truth, power, and corruption.""The Wild Duck"" is a tragicomedy that revolves around the Ekdal family and their relationships with a businessman named Werle. The play delves into themes of family, deception, and the consequences of hiding the truth. The story follows the life of a young girl named Hedvig who is caught in the middle of the conflict between the Ekdals and Werle. As the play progresses, secrets are revealed, and the characters are forced to confront the consequences of their actions.Both plays are considered to be among Ibsen's most important works and have been widely performed and studied throughout the world. They are known for their complex characters, intricate plots, and exploration of social and ethical issues.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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