Lady Inger of Ostrat by Henrik Ibsen
Author: Henrik Ibsen | Published: 1854
Lady Inger of Ostrat
Henrik Ibsen wrote Lady Inger of Ostrat in 1854, and it tells the story of Lady Inger, a Norwegian noblewoman, and her struggles to protect her people from the oppression of foreign powers. Lady Inger, strong-willed and determined, uses her wit and cunning to outwit her enemies and win her people the freedom they deserve.
Inger Ottesdotter Rømer, the real-life person behind Lady Inger of Ostrat, was a Norwegian noblewoman and heiress of the noble Rømer family.
About Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Ibsen is considered one of the most influential playwrights in history. Born in 1828 in Norway, Ibsen wrote a variety of plays that tackled many different themes related to society and psychology. He is widely regarded as being the father of modern drama and his work has had a profound impact on theatrical production across the world.
Ibsen’s approach to playwriting was highly innovative and progressive, often exploring controversial topics including women's rights and marriage conventions. His classic works such as A Doll's House (1879), Ghosts (1881) and Hedda Gabler (1890) are still produced around the world today. Themes explored by Ibsen have been referenced in various film, television and radio productions, making his influence felt even in contemporary media. Find out more about Henrik Ibsen.
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.