Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen by Edmund Gosse is a comprehensive biography published by University Press of the Pacific in 2003. This edition spans 308 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the life and works of Henrik Ibsen, the influential Norwegian playwright known for his significant impact on 20th-century drama. It details Ibsen’s journey from Norway, where he left at the age of 36, to Italy and Germany, where he created many of his most notable plays, including Peer Gynt, A Doll’s House, and Hedda Gabler.

In addition to Gosse’s extensive biography, this volume includes two short essays by Edward Dowden and James Huneker, providing further insights into Ibsen’s contributions to literature and the performing arts. Readers will find a thorough examination of Ibsen’s life, his artistic evolution, and the context in which he wrote. This work is relevant for those interested in biography, literary criticism, and the dramatic arts, offering a detailed perspective on a pivotal figure in theater history.