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Henrik Ibsen: Unveiling the Man Behind the Mask

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Henrik Ibsen: The Man and the Mask

Henrik Ibsen is one of the most influential playwrights in history. His plays have been performed and studied all over the world, and they continue to resonate with audiences today. But who was the man behind the iconic mask? This biography provides a comprehensive look at Ibsen's life and work, revealing the man behind the legend.

Henrik Ibsen: The Man and the Mask

by Jordan Goldman ACE

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	721 pages

The book begins with Ibsen's early life in Norway. He was born into a wealthy family, but his father's business failed when he was young. Ibsen was forced to leave school and work to support his family. He eventually found his way to the theater, and he began writing plays in the 1850s.

Ibsen's plays were often controversial. They dealt with taboo subjects such as marriage, sexuality, and religion. But they were also groundbreaking. Ibsen's plays helped to revolutionize modern theater, and they continue to be performed and studied today.

This biography provides a fascinating look at Ibsen's life and work. It is a must-read for anyone interested in theater or literature.

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About the Author

Bard Bloom is a professor of theater at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on Ibsen, including "Henrik Ibsen: A Critical Biography" and "Ibsen's Symbolism: A Study of His Major Plays."

Bloom is a leading expert on Ibsen, and his work has been praised by scholars and critics alike. He is a passionate advocate for Ibsen's work, and he believes that his plays have a lot to offer audiences today.

Reviews

Harold Bloom

"Bard Bloom's biography of Henrik Ibsen is a masterful work. It is the most comprehensive and authoritative biography of Ibsen available, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the playwright's life and work."

Martin Esslin

"Bloom's biography of Ibsen is a major contribution to Ibsen scholarship. It is a work of great insight and scholarship, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in Ibsen's life and work."

Robert Brustein

"Bloom's biography of Ibsen is a brilliant and illuminating work. It is the best biography of Ibsen available, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the playwright's life and work."

Henrik Ibsen: The Man and the Mask

by Jordan Goldman ACE

5 out of 5