A DOLL'S HOUSE (Student Editions)

Book Details

• Author: Ibsen, Henrik

• Publisher: Bloomsbury

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 136

• Release Date: 18-07-2021

• ISBN: 9789354353222

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches

About The Book

Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House is one of the most impactful and thought-provoking plays of the 19th century. This revised Student Edition offers a fresh perspective on Ibsen's work, incorporating contemporary commentary on its gender politics, its relevance in modern society, and its profound social implications. The play, first published in 1879, shocked its original audience with its bold critique of marriage and gender roles, particularly through the character of Nora, who remains one of the most iconic portrayals of the constrained woman.

This edition, enriched with insightful commentary by Sophie Duncan, includes the complete text of the play along with additional features that offer readers a deeper understanding of its historical and cultural context. It also explores major themes such as the question of whether Ibsen’s work is feminist and whether Ibsen himself can be regarded as a feminist.

In addition to a chronology of Ibsen’s life and career, this edition delves into the social, political, and cultural climate of the time in which the play was written, providing a fuller picture of the influences on Ibsen's work. The performance history is discussed in detail, including landmark adaptations, such as a 2012 short film and a stage version set in colonial Calcutta. A helpful bibliography encourages further exploration of primary and secondary materials for a more thorough study.

This Student Edition serves as an invaluable resource for those studying the play in the classroom or for anyone interested in the evolution of feminist thought and the dramatic arts.