Author |
Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 |
Translator |
Ibsen, Sigurd, 1859-1930 |
Title |
Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in drei Aufzügen
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Alternate Title |
Baumeister Solness: Schauspiel in drei Aufzügen
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Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Master_Builder Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baumeister_Solness
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Credits |
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Summary |
"Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in drei Aufzügen" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of ambition, relationships, and the struggle between personal desire and societal expectations. The central character, Halvard Solneß, is a master builder who grapples with both his professional responsibilities and personal connections, particularly with his wife, Aline, and the young woman, Hilde Wangel. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the working environment of Solneß, where tension arises with his assistant Knut Brovik and his son Ragnar, who both seek greater opportunities within the architectural firm. The dynamics between the characters highlight the challenges of ambition and legacy, especially as Brovik pushes for Ragnar to prove himself. Simultaneously, there is a budding connection between Halvard and Hilde, a young woman with whom Solneß shares a complex past. This sets the stage for a gripping exploration of ambition, personal struggle, and the impact of choices on relationships as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
German |
LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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Subject |
Drama
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
23679 |
Release Date |
Dec 2, 2007 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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