Lady Inger of Ostrat: Henrik Ibsen's Prose Dramas Vol III
Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019
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English Originals Dramatic Literature Historical ReappraisalPolitical AllegoryPortrait GalleryFate and FortunePower GameHuman NaturePsychological InsightMoral DilemmaFemale PerspectiveSummary
Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Lady Inger of Ostrat: Henrik Ibsen's Prose Dramas Vol III by Henrik IbsenAuthor: Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906,Language: English, Class: PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures, Release Date: Aug 10, 2006Editor's review
This is a public-domain English edition of Ibsen's early prose play Lady Inger of Ostrat, included in the third volume of his prose dramas. Set against sixteenth-century Norwegian national history, the play revolves around power, family, and a woman's choices, and is an important link in understanding Ibsen's transition from historical romance toward psychological and ethical exploration. This electronic edition was produced by Project Gutenberg; the text is accurate and easy to search, making it suitable as a primary text for studying the development of Ibsen's drama. When reading, one may focus both on the situation of the female protagonist caught in political turmoil and on how Ibsen selects and adapts historical material and dramatic conflict. For readers accustomed to modern translations or to Ibsen's social-problem plays, this historical drama offers another side of his early work. Because it is a public-domain English ebook without introduction or notes, it is advisable to read alongside theater-history materials or an Ibsen biography to grasp the historical background and language style.Who it's for
A good fit for
- University students and researchers studying the early stage of Ibsen's dramatic writing
- English-literature readers interested in Nordic historical drama
- Readers who need public-domain English texts for translation practice or textual analysis
- Theater enthusiasts hoping to broaden their reading of Ibsen beyond the social-problem plays
Not a good fit for
- General readers who only want to read Ibsen's famous social-problem plays such as A Doll's House
- Readers with limited English reading ability who need a Chinese translation or detailed notes
- Readers expecting a modern typeset edition with introduction and scholarly notes
Reading tips
- First learn the basic background of sixteenth-century relations between Norway and Denmark before entering the plot.
- Read against Ibsen's middle and later plays to observe changes in characterization and theme.
- While reading, note each of Lady Inger's choices among family, power, and moral duty.
- If used for research, also consult the play's date of writing and Ibsen's working notes.
About the publisher
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FAQ
What kind of play is this by Ibsen?
This is an early prose play by Ibsen on Norwegian national history, belonging to his historical-romance phase and clearly different in subject and method from the later well-known social-problem plays; it can be used to understand his creative trajectory.Does this edition have a Chinese translation or notes?
This edition is a public-domain English ebook provided by Project Gutenberg; the text is in English and usually contains no Chinese translation, introduction, or detailed notes. Readers who need help understanding it may consult an Ibsen biography or Nordic historical materials alongside it.Can it be read without a background in drama studies?
Yes, but it requires some English reading ability and patience with the character relationships and background of a historical play. If you seldom read plays, it is advisable to first learn the plot summary and character list, then read act by act for easier comprehension.This site is an index: you start “Search all sources” in your browser, and the entries it lists all point to third-party sites; please judge their availability yourself.
About the author
Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 AuthorHenrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was a Norwegian playwright best known for his problem plays on social issues. His works often center on marriage, family, gender roles, and individual freedom, exposing the contradictions beneath respectable surfaces through tight dialogue and steadily unfolding plots. The collection holds 51 of his works, including A Doll's House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, and Rosmersholm, as well as dramatic collections and translations into Finnish and Esperanto. Written in a realistic style, these plays probe their characters' inner lives, with spare dialogue rich in subtext, and helped shape modern European drama; they are still staged worldwide. Because public information is limited, biographical details are omitted here.