The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen (Cambridge Companions to Literature)

In the history of modern theatre, Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this 1994 Companion explore his life and work, providing an invaluable reference work for students. In chronological terms they range from an account of Ibsen's earliest pieces, through the years of rich experimentation, to the mature 'Ibsenist' plays that made him famous towards the end of the nineteenth century. Among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage and his challenge to theatre and film directors and playwrights today. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading. In the history of modern theater Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore his life and work. The plays are grouped and discussed chronologically; among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage, including an interview with ex-RSC director John Barton and an essay by Arthur Miller exploring Ibsen's challenge to contemporary theater and film. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works, and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading. In the history of modern theater Ibsen is on of the dominating figures. His conquest of the theater over the past hundred years - first in Scandinavia, and then very quickly in Europe, North America and the wider world - makes him one of the most frequestly performed playwrights in the world today. The sixteen chapters of the Companion, contributed by a distingished international team, explore Ibsen's life and work, providing an invaluable reference work for students of drama and of literature The sixteen chapters of this Companion, contributed by a distinguished international team, explore Ibsen's life and work, providing an invaluable reference work for students of drama and of literature.

Sixteen chapters explore Ibsen's life and work and his influence on the modern theatre, with supporting reference material.