John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik Ibsen

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Author Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
Translator Tangerud, Odd
Title John Gabriel Borkman
Note Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Andrew Sly and Will Wurzel
Summary "John Gabriel Borkman" by Henrik Ibsen is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the titular character, John Gabriel Borkman, a former bank director whose financial downfall has left a profound impact on his family and those around him. The play explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and social standing, delving into the intricacies of personal relationships and the quest for redemption. The opening of the play introduces us to the domestic life of Gunhild Borkman, John Gabriel's wife, in a lavishly furnished yet cold room. Gunhild is portrayed as a dignified woman, engrossed in her knitting while awaiting the return of her son, Erhart. The atmosphere is charged with tension as Gunhild reflects on the family's misfortunes and her husband’s imprisonment. When their estranged relative, Ella Renthejm, arrives unexpectedly, the two sisters share a moment of confrontation regarding their shared past and the choices made that have led to their current situation. The scene is set for a drama steeped in familial strife and the lasting effects of John Gabriel's past decisions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Esperanto
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norwegian drama
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EBook-No. 20178
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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