The Master Builder by Henrik Ibsen

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Author Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
Translator Archer, William, 1856-1924
Translator Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928
Uniform Title Bygmester Solness. English
Title The Master Builder
Note Reading ease score: 86.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Douglas E. Levy, and David Widger
Summary "The Master Builder" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written during the late 19th century. This work marks the final stage of Ibsen’s career, focusing on existential themes and the psyche of its characters, primarily exploring the life of Halvard Solness, a master builder who grapples with his own fears and ambitions. The narrative delves into Solness's relationships, particularly with Hilda Wangel, who enters his life unexpectedly and challenges his perceptions of success and legacy. At the start of the play, we find Halvard Solness in a conversation with his employees, Knut Brovik and Ragnar, who are concerned about the prospects of Ragnar's career. Solness is defensive about his position and expresses fear of being overshadowed by the younger generation. Kaia, another character, reveals her affection for Solness, adding complexity to their dynamic, while Solness’s wife, Aline, complicates the picture further with hints of her own struggles and jealousy. Hilda Wangel’s arrival introduces an intriguing twist, evoking memories and feelings from Solness's past that unsettle his current life, setting the stage for the unfolding psychological drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norwegian drama -- Translations into English
Subject Architects -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 4070
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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