John Gabriel Borkman by Henrik Ibsen
Author: Henrik Ibsen | Published: 1896
John Gabriel Borkman Synopsis
John Gabriel Borkman tells the story of a bank manager who has lost his reputation and his family was forced to pick up the pieces.
About Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen is considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He was born in Norway, and his work focused on themes of freedom and individualism, as well as social criticism. His plays are still read and performed today, with ever-growing relevance to modern audiences.
Ibsen wrote his first play in 1867, titled “Catiline”. After this he produced a series of other works that looked into gender roles, marriage and class structures within society. His most famous plays include “A Doll’s House” (1879) which discussed the role of women in relationships; “Hedda Gabler” (1890) which explored the conflicts between passion and duty; and “An Enemy of the People” (1882), which dealt with corruption within government systems. Find out more about Henrik Ibsen at sevenov.com.
Henrik Ibsen's Books on PageVio
Plays: Catiline | The Burial Mound | Lady Inger of Ostrat | The Feast at Solhaug | Olaf Liljekrans | The Vikings at Helgeland | Love's Comedy | The Pretenders | Brand | Peer Gynt | Emperor and Galilean | The Pillars of Society | A Doll's House | Ghosts | An Enemy of the People | The Wild Duck | Rosmersholm | The Lady from the Sea | Hedda Gabler | The Master Builder | Little Eyolf | John Gabriel Borkman | When We Dead Awaken
Here's a full list of Henrik Ibsen's books.