Eta Eyolf by Henrik Ibsen

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Author Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906
Translator Tangerud, Odd
Title Eta Eyolf
Note Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Eyolf
Credits Produced by Andrew Sly with thanks to Odd Tangerud for his
continuing assistance in preparing his Ibsen translations
for Project Gutenberg
Summary "Eta Eyolf" by Henrik Ibsen is a dramatic work composed in the late 19th century. This play explores complex family dynamics and personal struggles through the interactions of its main characters, Alfred Allmers, his wife Rita, and their son Eyolf. It delves into themes of responsibility, aspirations, and the weight of personal choices, drawing on Ibsen's characteristic focus on human psychology and social issues. The opening of "Eta Eyolf" introduces us to the Allmers family in their beautifully decorated home overlooking the fjord. Alfred has just returned unexpectedly from a journey, reuniting with his wife Rita and their son Eyolf, who has a physical disability. The conversations among the characters reveal their anxieties and desires: Rita deeply longs for Alfred’s attention and a connection that extends beyond their roles as parents, while Asta, Alfred’s half-sister, expresses concern for Eyolf’s well-being and education. This initial setup establishes a tense atmosphere filled with unspoken challenges, foreshadowing the dramatic developments to come as the family navigates the complexities of love, loss, and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Esperanto
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
Subject Norwegian drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 23837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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