A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
This classic play focuses on the life of Nora Helmer, a woman living in a seemingly perfect marriage with her husband, Torvald. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Nora has been hiding a significant secret related to their finances. The revelation of this secret, and the subsequent fallout, challenges societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly in regards to gender roles and the institution of marriage. Nora's eventual decision to leave her husband and children in pursuit of her own independence serves as a powerful commentary on individual freedom and self-discovery.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 11th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 45th on From Oedipus to The History Boys: Michael Billington's 101 greatest plays (The Guardian)
- 66th on 100 Best Books (Montana State University)
- 396th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 399th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- The 40 best plays of all time (Independent)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- Top 100 Works in World Literature (Norwegian Book Clubs, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute)