Henrik Ibsen
The father of modern drama, Ibsen revolutionized theater by depicting realistic characters in psychologically complex social situations. His problem plays challenged Victorian hypocrisy on women, marriage, and social pretense. No playwright has more profoundly shaped the subsequent history of Western theater.
Works
- A Doll's HouseRealist drama about a woman's self-discovery and rejection of domestic confinement
- Hedda GablerPsychological tragedy depicting a woman's destructive schemes and buried obsessions
- The Master BuilderDrama exploring ambition, aging, and human relationships through a master builder
- GhostsTragedy examining family secrets and moral corruption spanning two generations
- The Wild DuckComedy-drama about deception and truth within a family hunting lodge