{"product_id":"a-dolls-house-9781513279404","title":"A Doll's House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNora Helmer is a dutiful young wife and mother of three children whose attempt to secure her family's future may ultimately lead to its destruction.\u003c\/b\u003e Ibsen's play explores female identity and independence in a male dominated society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Helmer family consists of Torvald and Nora, as well as three children: Ivar, Bobby and Emmy. From the outside, they appear to live a happy and idyllic life. Yet, a secret from Nora's past threatens to destroy everything she loves. One of Torvald's employees blackmails Nora, hoping she can influence her husband in the workplace. When she doesn't succeed, Torvald is informed of her misdeeds. This leads to a life-changing confrontation that forces Nora to reevaluate her marriage and desire for a family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Doll's House\u003c\/i\u003e a one of Ibsen's most forward-thinking plays. It was deemed scandalous for its depiction of a wife who prioritizes her own well-being over others. It's an insightful examination of how gender roles dominated nineteenth century Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA Doll's House\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIbsen, Henrik:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHenrik Ibsen (1828-1906)\u003c\/b\u003e was a Norwegian playwright who thrived during the late nineteenth century. He began his professional career at age 15 as a pharmacist's apprentice. He would spend his free time writing plays, publishing his first work \u003ci\u003eCatilina\u003c\/i\u003e in 1850, followed by \u003ci\u003eThe Burial Mound\u003c\/i\u003e that same year. He eventually earned a position as a theatre director and began producing his own material. Ibsen's prolific catalogue is noted for depicting modern and real topics. His major titles include \u003ci\u003eBrand\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeer Gynt\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHedda Gabler\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50529350844690,"sku":"9781513279404","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3ed71e1a-5534-4193-9a83-47f83c0253c2.jpg?v=1731345110","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-dolls-house-9781513279404","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}