Henrik Ibsen

Birth: 1828-03-20 , Stockmanngården

Death: 1906-05-23 , Christiania

Henrik Ibsen was a prominent Norwegian playwright, widely regarded as one of the cornerstones of modernism in theatre. His works are known for their deep exploration of human psychology, social criticism, and engagement with themes such as morality, identity, and social conventions. Ibsen revolutionized drama by introducing psychological realism and character complexity that influenced generations of writers.

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The man whom God wills to slay in the struggle of life He first individualizes.

Don’t use that foreign word “ideals.” We have that excellent native word “lies.”

Friends are to be feared, not so much for what they make us do as for what they keep us from doing.

What in fact have I achieved, however much it may seem Bits and pieces trivialities.

What ought a man to be Well, my short answer is himself?

The great secret of power is never to will to do more than you can accomplish.

Poetry is to hold judgment on your soul.

The strongest man in the world is he who stands alone.

It is inexcusable for scientists to torture animals; let them make their experiments on journalists and politicians.

A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm.

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Henrik Johan Ibsen was born in Skien, Norway. He began his career as a pharmacist and later as a theatre director and playwright. His early plays were often based on Norwegian sagas, but over time he developed a more realistic and psychological style. Plays such as 'A Doll's House', 'Ghosts', 'An Enemy of the People', and 'Hedda Gabler' examine the hypocrisies of bourgeois society, the conflicts between the individual and society, and the pressures faced by women. Ibsen is celebrated for his mastery of dialogue construction and his ability to create complex and multifaceted characters. He died in Kristiania (present-day Oslo), Norway.