Henrik Ibsen Book order

In An Enemy of the People, Ibsen places his main characters, Dr. Thomas Stockman, in the role of an enlightened and persecuted minority of one confronting an ignorant, powerful majority. When the physician learns that the famous and financially successful baths in his hometown are contaminated, he insists they be shut down for expensive repairs. For his honesty, he is persecuted, ridiculed, and declared an "enemy of the people" by the townspeople, included some who have been his closest allies. First staged in 1883, An Enemy of the People remains one of the most frequently performed plays by a writer considered by many the "father of modern drama."

In this drama Ibsen has touched issues that were severely sensitive. The characters drawn in detail are deeply embedded in the plot. The themes of infidelity, illegitimate children and incest have been touched upon that were taboo topics of the time. He proved his mettle as a brilliant and bold writer as he delves into the psychology of the main characters and discusses their troubles.

"The Vikings of Helgeland" is a dramatic play by Henrik Ibsen that explores themes of honor, revenge, and the clash between pagan and Christian values in medieval Norway. Set in the rugged landscape of Helgeland, the play follows the intertwined fates of two rival families, the Hærmansons and the Örnulfsons, as they vie for power and supremacy. At the center of the drama is the character of Gunnar Hærmanson, a fierce and ambitious Viking chieftain who seeks to avenge his father's death by defeating the rival Örnulfson clan. However, Gunnar's quest for revenge is complicated by his love for Dagny, the daughter of his sworn enemy, and by the changing moral landscape of a society transitioning from pagan traditions to Christian values. Through its vivid characters, stirring dialogue, and dramatic plot twists, "The Vikings of Helgeland" offers a compelling portrait of a society in transition, torn between the old ways of honor and warfare and the emerging ethos of forgiveness and redemption. Ibsen's exploration of timeless themes such as the nature of power, the consequences of violence, and the possibility of redemption resonates with audiences across cultures and generations.

Ellida, claustrophobic and restless, swims in the sea every day. She loves her husband Dr Wangel but, ten years ago, promised herself to another man. On a late summer's day he comes to claim her. Henrik Ibsen's elusive masterpiece The Lady from the Sea, in a translation by Stephen Unwin, premiered at the Rose Theatre, Kingston, in February 2012.