Pillars Of Society - Henrik Ibsen - Bog

Pillars of Society is a play written by Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, in 1877. The story is set in a small Norwegian town, where the wealthy and influential citizens are considered the ""pillars of society."" The play revolves around the main character, Karsten Bernick, who is a successful businessman and a respected member of the community.Karsten's past comes back to haunt him when an old acquaintance, Johan T������nnesen, arrives in town and threatens to expose a dark secret from Karsten's past. This secret involves Karsten's involvement in a fraudulent scheme that led to the bankruptcy of a local mill owner, who also happens to be Johan's father.As the play progresses, the tension builds as Karsten tries to keep his secret hidden while also dealing with other issues in his personal and professional life. He is torn between his desire to maintain his reputation as a pillar of society and the guilt he feels for his past actions.The play explores themes of morality, responsibility, and the role of society in shaping individual behavior. It also highlights the dangers of blindly following societal norms and expectations, even when they conflict with one's own values and beliefs.Overall, Pillars of Society is a thought-provoking play that challenges the audience to question their own values and the role of society in shaping them. It is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with audiences today.There! I have given it him in earnest now; I don't think he will forget that thrashing! What do you say?--And I say that you are an injudicious mother! You make excuses for him, and countenance any sort of rascality on his part--Not rascality? What do you call it, then? Slipping out of the house at night, going out in a fishing boat, staying away till well on in the day, and giving me such a horrible fright when I have so much to worry me!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.