Henrik Ibsen

  • 59

    Catalog books

  • 36

    Works

  • 1961 to 2016

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Henrik Ibsen’s plays probe social conventions, private desires, and the costs of truth. Collected editions here—ranging from domestic dramas like Pillars of Society to psychological studies such as Hedda Gabler—highlight his tight plotting, moral conflict, and characters who confront hypocrisy and expectation.

The selections include verse epic Peer Gynt and compact plays presented in various four- and three-play collections, showcasing Ibsen’s range from poetic imagination to searing realism. Readers encounter moral ambiguity, theatrical economy, and scenes designed to unsettle assumptions about duty, identity, and freedom.

Best Place To Start

Mabou Mines Dollhouse

Green Integer • 2010 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Groundbreaking realist dramas • Complex moral dilemmas • Strong, conflicted protagonists

Genres and themes: Realist drama • Social critique • Psychological conflict

Who this author is best for: For readers who appreciate tense domestic drama, ethical ambiguity, and character-driven conflict.

Start with a well-known play like Hedda Gabler or Peer Gynt and then explore his collected plays to see recurring social themes.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Mabou Mines Dollhouse

    Green Integer • 2010 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 150 pages.

  2. Pillars of Society

    Book Jungle • 2010 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2010 • 166 pages.

  3. Ibsen Plays: Four

    Methuen Publishing, Ltd. • 2000 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  4. Ibsen Plays: Three

    Lightning Source Inc • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 288 pages.

  5. Plays Five: Brand / Emperor and Galilean

    Heinemann • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 304 pages.

  6. Peer Gynt : A Dramatic Poem (Oxford World's Classics)

    Oxford Univ Pr • 1999 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 192 pages.

  7. Hedda Gabler (Drama Classics)

    Theatre Communications Group • 1996 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 128 pages.

  8. Hedda Gabler and Other Plays

    Amereon Ltd • 1996 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1996 • 368 pages.

  9. Ibsen: Four Major Plays, Vol. I

    Smith & Kraus Pub Inc • 1995 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 286 pages.

  10. Four Great Plays by Henrik Ibsen

    Bantam Classic & Loveswept • 1984 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1984 • 320 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Mabou Mines Dollhouse is the easier short commitment, while Pillars of Society asks for more reading time up front.
  • Ibsen Plays: Four is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Mabou Mines Dollhouse.

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