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The plot revolves around a medical officer who reveals the contamination of a small town's water supply, igniting a scandal that tests the community's values. Through this conflict, the narrative explores the repercussions of standing firm in one's convictions against societal pressures. It serves as a critique of Ibsen's own experiences with realism in literature, highlighting themes of truth, morality, and the conflict between individual integrity and public opinion.
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An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henrik Ibsen
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 94
- ISBN13
- 9798888972847
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Natural sciences, Family, Classics, Politics, Plants, Gifts for grandpa, Society, 19th century, Theatre Plays, Social Critique, Satire, Betrayal, Intrigues, Herbs, Doctors, Heritage, Norway, Revolution, Problems
- Rating
- 3.75 out of 5
- Description
- The plot revolves around a medical officer who reveals the contamination of a small town's water supply, igniting a scandal that tests the community's values. Through this conflict, the narrative explores the repercussions of standing firm in one's convictions against societal pressures. It serves as a critique of Ibsen's own experiences with realism in literature, highlighting themes of truth, morality, and the conflict between individual integrity and public opinion.