A Doll's House
Ibsen| Henrik
Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking 1879 play about Nora Helmer, a seemingly carefree wife who has secretly borrowed money to save her husband's life. When her deception is discovered, the comfortable…
Henrik Ibsen's groundbreaking 1879 play about Nora Helmer, a seemingly carefree wife who has secretly borrowed money to save her husband's life. When her deception is discovered, the comfortable illusion of her marriage shatters, forcing Nora to confront the question of who she really is. The play's final scene — a door slamming shut — shocked audiences and helped launch modern drama.
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