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The Wild Duck

The Wild Duck

Ibsen, Henrik

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ISBN10: 1169223184
ISBN13: 9781169223189
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Wild Duck is a play written by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It was first published in 1884 and is considered one of Ibsen's most famous works. The play explores themes of truth, illusion, and the consequences of our actions.The story revolves around the Ekdal family, who are struggling financially. The father, Hjalmar, is a photographer who is obsessed with his past glory days as a hunter. His wife, Gina, is a practical woman who tries to keep the family together. Their daughter, Hedvig, is a dreamer who is fascinated by the wild duck that lives in the attic.The arrival of an old friend, Gregers Werle, sets off a chain of events that exposes the family's secrets and lies. Gregers believes in absolute truth and encourages Hjalmar to confront the reality of his life. However, his meddling leads to tragic consequences for the Ekdal family.The Wild Duck is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the struggle to find meaning in life. It is a timeless work that continues to resonate with audiences today.THIS 72 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Works of Henrik Ibsen, by Henrik Ibsen. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766184285.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.

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