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Henrik Ibsen’s When We Dead Awaken, written in the late 19th century, is a dramatic epilogue exploring themes of identity, art, and existential crisis. Professor Arnold Rubek, a sculptor, struggles with the weight of his past and the impact of his relationships. At the play’s opening, Rubek and his wife Maia stay at a health resort, reflecting on their marriage and the changes in their lives. Maia reveals her unease and desire for something different, while Rubek recalls Irene, his former lover and the model for his masterpiece. Their exchange sets the stage for a confrontation between artistic ambition and the search for authentic human experience.
About the author
Henrik Ibsen(1828-1906) was a Norwegian playwright known as the father of modern drama, celebrated for exposing social hypocrisy and exploring inner conflicts in his works. He began with elements of romanticism but gradually shifted toward realism and symbolism, delving deeply into human existence and societal issues. His major plays such as A Doll’s House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, and The Wild Duck stirred great controversy in their time. His dramas emphasize themes of individual freedom, responsibility, and the struggle for truth, remaining widely performed across the world today. Ibsen is regarded as a revolutionary figure who transformed the form and substance of theater, leaving a profound legacy in both literature and drama.
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