Four Great Plays: Ghosts / The Wild Duck / An Enemy of the People / A Doll's House by John Gassner, Henrik Ibsen, Robert Farquharson Sharp

Four Great Plays: Ghosts / The Wild Duck / An Enemy of the People / A Doll's House

John Gassner, Henrik Ibsen, Robert Farquharson Sharp

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This collection of four plays by Henrik Ibsen is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged read that will resonate with readers who appreciate complex, psychologically nuanced explorations of the human condition, love, marriage, and the unflinching pursuit of truth.

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Here, in a single volume, are four major plays by the first modern playwright, Henrik Ibsen. Ghosts - the startling portrayal of a family destroyed by disease and infidelity. The Wild Duck - A poignant drama of lost illusions. An Enemy Of The Peop...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 921 reviews

Moods

reflective: 69%

dark: 60%

tense: 56%

challenging: 43%

emotional: 39%

sad: 26%

funny: 13%

inspiring: 13%

adventurous: 4%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

36% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
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Character

Strong character development?

45% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
63% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
15% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

95% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
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Complicated

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