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He was born in Norway at 1824.
He is considered a realist, naturalist and existentialist (the one who explores the origins of everything).
His writings also deal with the social issues of his time.
He gave the idea that a theatre can be more than just a place for entertainment.
Influences behind his dramas:
His Marriage
His Leaving Norway
His Love Affair at the age of sixty
Isben's writing career spans from 1850 to 1899. He wrote a significant amount of plays. His dramatic career is divided into these phases:
The first phase: In the first phase, he wrote plays in verse.
Plays: Brand and Peer Gint
The Second Phase: Isben's second phase was centred around highlighting social issues of his society. A Doll's House is one of the most prominent plays of this phase. Ghosts, Enemy of The People are also some honourable mentions for this dramatic period.
The Third Phase: In hia third literary phase: he wrote in response to the criticism he received. A high emphasis on symbolism is present in this phase.
Notable Dramas of This Phase:
Lady from the Sea
Hedda Gabler
When We Dead Awaken
Just like Shakespeare, Ibsen also portrays the good and the bad about a particular society.
Tags:
Modern Drama
