The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen Vol. 03

The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen Vol. 03 continues the comprehensive anthology of Ibsen’s plays offering a deep dive into his later works which reflect his mature views on social political and psychological issues. This volume includes significant plays such as Hedda Gabler The Master Builder and The Wild Duck—works that examine complex human motivations and the destructive effects of self-deception and societal pressures. In Hedda Gabler one of Ibsen’s most renowned tragedies the title character Hedda is a deeply conflicted and manipulative woman trapped in a loveless marriage. Her desires for power control and freedom lead to tragic consequences as she schemes to manipulate those around her particularly her husband Tesman and his associates. The play explores themes of existential despair the constraints of societal expectations and the search for meaning in a confining world.