A modern realist play of European theatre, A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen tells the story of Nora Helmer, a seemingly devoted wife and mother whose comfortable domestic life begins to unravel as hidden debts and long-kept secrets come to light. As Nora confronts the consequences of a decision she once made to protect her family, the drama gradually reveals the rigid expectations of marriage, gender roles, and social respectability in nineteenth-century society. Through tense dialogue and psychological development, the play explores themes of personal freedom, moral responsibility, and the search for identity beyond socially prescribed roles. Considered a landmark of modern drama, the work raises enduring questions about autonomy, truth, and the courage required to challenge the foundations of one’s own life.
Author: Henrik Ibsen
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Year of Publication: 1994
Number of Pages: 120
Translator: Kenneth McLeish
Original Language: Norwegian
Original Title: Et dukkehjem
