A DOLL’S HOUSE
By Henrik Ibsen
Behind the warm glow of a middle-class home, a quiet crisis is unfolding. Nora Helmer seems to have everything—a respectable husband, a comfortable life, and the promise of happiness. But when a secret from her past resurfaces, Nora’s carefully arranged world begins to crack.
As the stakes rise, the truth reveals something far more dangerous than scandal: the limits placed on a woman’s identity, voice, and freedom. With piercing realism and unforgettable tension, Henrik Ibsen turns a family drama into a revolutionary question—what does it mean to be truly free?
A landmark of modern theatre, A Doll’s House remains urgent, unsettling, and deeply human.
First performed in 1879, A Doll’s House is Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play that shattered the conventions of nineteenth-century theatre. In a comfortable middle-class home, Nora Helmer appears to be the perfect wife—charming, playful, and devoted to her husband, Torvald. But beneath the polished surface lies a secret that threatens her marriage, her reputation, and the life she has been taught to accept.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2026
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9781105806735
- Category
- Fiction
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): Henrik Ibsen
Specifications
- Pages
- 126
- Binding Type
- Paperback Perfect Bound
- Interior Color
- Black & White
- Dimensions
- Digest (5.5 x 8.5 in / 140 x 216 mm)
Keywords
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