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• The Faust Myth in Ibsen's play

  Perkins is an instructor of twentieth-century literature and film. In this essay, Perkins examines Ibsen’s adaptation of the Faust myth in Ibsen’s play.

• International Dictionary of Theatre—1: Plays

  In the following essay, the author gives a good overview of Ibsen's play The Master Builder.

• Deconstructing Realism in Ibsen's The Master Builder

  In the following essay, Hornby examines The Master Builder as a ''point of departure'’ from the realist dramas of Ibsen's middle period to a combination of realism and romanticism that anticipated such twentiethcentury movements as surrealism and expressionism.

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1. The Master Builder: Introduction
2. The Master Builder: Summary
3. The Master Builder: Henrik Ibsen Biography
4. The Master Builder: Characters
5. The Master Builder: Themes
6. The Master Builder: Style
7. The Master Builder: Historical Context
8. The Master Builder: Critical Overview
9. The Master Builder: Essays and Criticism
   1. The Faust Myth in Ibsen's play
   2. International Dictionary of Theatre—1: Plays
   3. Deconstructing Realism in Ibsen's The Master Builder
10. The Master Builder: Compare and Contrast
11. The Master Builder: Topics for Further Study
12. The Master Builder: What Do I Read Next?
13. The Master Builder: Bibliography and Further Reading
14. The Master Builder: Pictures
15. Copyright

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