{"product_id":"an-enemy-of-the-people-9781513279428","title":"An Enemy of the People","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Thomas Stockmann's personal and professional life is attacked after he declares a town's water supply is contaminated, which threatens the success of their economy.\u003c\/b\u003e Ibsen tackles the corruption of local politicians, and their effect on the people.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter thorough examination, Dr. Thomas Stockmann discovers an unsettling truth about his town's water system. He believes its polluted and attempts to alert the proper authorities. Yet, this revelation threatens the town's economy, which depends on the success of its spa business. Stockmann's brother is the mayor and wants the story hidden from the public. He conspires with other politicians to protect their investment, despite the doctor's warning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith \u003ci\u003eAn Enemy of the People\u003c\/i\u003e, Ibsen criticizes the selfish nature of man. It centers a powerful minority that chooses profit over people. The writer exposes the dangers of honesty in a world fueled by lies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eAn Enemy of the People\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":50726874382610,"sku":"9781513279428","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dd03443a-896b-44ee-b6cf-2b2253b63e8b.jpg?v=1734887559","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/an-enemy-of-the-people-9781513279428","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}