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A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen: A Life in Contrast
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Henrik Ibsen: A Life in Contrast - A Doll's House Henrik Ibsen: A Life in Contrast
Henrik Ibsen's journey began in Skien, Norway in 1828, where he was born into affluence. Unexpectedly,
academic pursuits eluded him as he chose to forsake higher education in favor of writing. This decision,
though, initially led to financial hardship for him and his wife. The playwright's turning point came in 1864
when he left his family behind, including his son Sigurd, who would later become the Prime Minister of Norway.
Ibsen's sojourn in Sorrento, Italy, and later Dresden, Germany, marked the creation of his magnum opus,
" A Doll’s House ." His later years witnessed a surge in popularity despite
the controversial nature of his plays. In 1891, he returned to Norway, succumbing to death in 1906 after
battling debilitating strokes. Today, Ibsen's legacy is that of a celebrated dr…