Publisher's Synopsis
Little Eyolf; John Gabriel Borkman; When We Dead Awaken is a collection of three plays written by Henrik Ibsen and published in 1907. The first play, Little Eyolf, explores the complex relationships between a married couple, Alfred and Rita, and their disabled son, Eyolf. The play delves into themes of guilt, responsibility, and the search for meaning in life.The second play, John Gabriel Borkman, follows the titular character as he faces the consequences of his past actions, which have left him isolated and estranged from his family. The play explores themes of greed, ambition, and the destructive nature of power.The final play in the collection, When We Dead Awaken, tells the story of a sculptor named Rubek who is haunted by his past and struggling to find inspiration for his work. The play explores themes of art, love, and the search for spiritual fulfillment.Overall, Little Eyolf; John Gabriel Borkman; When We Dead Awaken is a thought-provoking collection of plays that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning and purpose in life.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.
