Rosmersholm

Rosmersholm by Henrik Ibsen is a play first published in 1886, now available in a modern edition from Kessinger Publishing, LLC, released on June 17, 2004. This 112-page work is presented in English and delves into the complexities of the Rosmer family in a small Norwegian town, focusing on Johannes Rosmer, a former clergyman grappling with the aftermath of his wife’s suicide. As he navigates his grief, his housekeeper and friend, Rebecca West, encourages him to reconsider his conservative beliefs amidst a backdrop of political upheaval.
In this exploration of morality, politics, and the human psyche, the characters face the consequences of their choices as tensions rise within the community. The play captures the struggle between old and new ideologies, reflecting the shifting dynamics of power in society. This edition serves as a facsimile reprint of the original work, preserving its cultural significance while making it accessible to contemporary readers.
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Rosmersholm is a play written by Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1886. The play is set in a small town in Norway and revolves around the lives of the Rosmer family. Johannes Rosmer, a former clergyman, is struggling to come to terms with the recent suicide of his wife. His friend, Rebecca West, who is also his housekeeper, is trying to convince him to embrace a new way of thinking and abandon his conservative beliefs. Meanwhile, the town is in the midst of a political upheaval, with the conservative party losing power and the liberal party gaining ground. As the tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and the consequences of their actions. The play is a powerful exploration of morality, politics, and the human psyche, and is considered one of Ibsen’s most important works.Rosmer. I think it might be done. What happiness it would be to live one’s life, then! No more hateful strife–only emulation; every eye fixed on the same goal; every man’s will, every man’s thoughts moving forward-upward–each in its own inevitable path Happiness for all–and through the efforts of all!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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