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Title: Rosmersholm
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosmersholm
Credits: Produced by Martin Adamson. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Rosmersholm" by Henrik Ibsen is a play in four acts written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around John Rosmer, an ex-clergyman struggling with his past and the shadows of his late wife, Beata, as well as his relationship with Rebecca West, his housekeeper and companion. The themes of personal freedom, societal expectations, and the haunting effects of guilt play a significant role as Rosmer navigates his feelings for Rebecca and the implications of his choices. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the tranquil yet charged atmosphere of Rosmersholm, an old manor house, during a summer evening. Rebecca West and Mrs. Helseth discuss the recent return of John Rosmer, who is seen avoiding the mill bridge—an indication of the dark past associated with his wife’s tragic death by drowning. The subsequent arrival of Kroll, Rosmer's brother-in-law, showcases the political tensions and shifting allegiances in their community. As the characters engage in discussions about past grievances and looming political upheaval, the foundation is set for exploring the complex dynamics of Rosmer’s life choices, the lingering influence of the dead, and the struggle between personal desires and societal norms. The opening effectively establishes a tone of introspection and foreshadows the conflict that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
Translator: Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson), 1864-1945
EBook No.: 2289
Published: Aug 1, 2000
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama
Subject: Suicide -- Drama
Subject: Norwegian drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Rosmersholm
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosmersholm
Credits: Produced by Martin Adamson. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "Rosmersholm" by Henrik Ibsen is a play in four acts written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around John Rosmer, an ex-clergyman struggling with his past and the shadows of his late wife, Beata, as well as his relationship with Rebecca West, his housekeeper and companion. The themes of personal freedom, societal expectations, and the haunting effects of guilt play a significant role as Rosmer navigates his feelings for Rebecca and the implications of his choices. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the tranquil yet charged atmosphere of Rosmersholm, an old manor house, during a summer evening. Rebecca West and Mrs. Helseth discuss the recent return of John Rosmer, who is seen avoiding the mill bridge—an indication of the dark past associated with his wife’s tragic death by drowning. The subsequent arrival of Kroll, Rosmer's brother-in-law, showcases the political tensions and shifting allegiances in their community. As the characters engage in discussions about past grievances and looming political upheaval, the foundation is set for exploring the complex dynamics of Rosmer’s life choices, the lingering influence of the dead, and the struggle between personal desires and societal norms. The opening effectively establishes a tone of introspection and foreshadows the conflict that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
Translator: Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson), 1864-1945
EBook No.: 2289
Published: Aug 1, 2000
Downloads: 213
Language: English
Subject: Europe -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Drama
Subject: Suicide -- Drama
Subject: Norwegian drama -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.