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 majority has the might—more’s the pity—but it hasn’t the right. . . . The minority is always right.

What’s a man’s first duty? The answer’s brief: to be himself.

Rob the average man of his life-illusion, and you rob him of his happiness at the same stroke.

Castles in the air—they are so easy to take refuge in. And easy to build, too.

On the contrary.

But good God, people don’t do such things!

Mother, give me the sun.

The majority never has right on its side.

You should never have your best trousers on when you go out to fight for freedom and truth.

The worst enemy of truth and freedom in our society is the compact majority. Yes, the damned, compact, liberal majority.

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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.