Henrik Ibsen (Censorship (Ready Reference series))

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Ibsen’s work in the theater can be divided into three periods. The first phase, emphasizing historical dramas, featured such works as Peer Gynt (1867). His last phase, focusing on symbolist introspection, featured such plays as The Master Builder (1892). It was Ibsen’s middle phase, however, focusing on realistic social drama, that witnessed his most famous—and most widely censored—works for the stage. In particular, the male-dominated society of the later nineteenth century objected to his portrayals of strong women characters. His work was...

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