The Cambridge Companion to Ibsen [Paperback]

In this 1994 book sixteen chapters explore Ibsen's life and work and his influence on the modern theatre, with supporting reference material.Ibsen is one of the dominating figures in the history of modern theater. His plays are grouped and discussed chronologically within sixteen chapters that explore his life and work through discussions of his comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism.Ibsen is one of the dominating figures in the history of modern theater. His plays are grouped and discussed chronologically within sixteen chapters that explore his life and work through discussions of his comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism.In the history of modern theater Ibsen is one of the dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore his life and work. The plays are grouped and discussed chronologically; among the thematic topics are discussions of Ibsen's comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism. Substantial chapters account for Ibsen's influence on the international stage, including an interview with ex-RSC director John Barton and an essay by Arthur Miller exploring Ibsen's challenge to contemporary theater and film. Essential reference materials include a full chronology, list of works, and essays on twentieth-century criticism and further reading.Chronology; Works; 1. Ibsen's dramatic apprenticeship Asbj?rn Aarseth; 2. Ibsen and historical drama Bj?rn Hemmer; 3. Dramatic and non-dramatic poetry John Northam; 4. Ibsen and comedy Robin Young; 5. Ibsen and the realistic problem play Bj?rn Hemmer; 6. Ibsen and feminism Gail Finney; 7. The middle plays Janet Garton; 8. The last plays Inga-Stina Ewbank; 9. Ibsen's working methods James McFarlane; 10. Ibsen and the theatre 18771900 Simon Williams; 11. Ibsen and the twentieth-century stage Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker; 12. Ibsen on film and television Egil T?rnqvist; 13. On staging Ibsen John Barton; 14. Ibsen and the drama of today Arthur Miller; 15. A century of Ibsen criticism Errol Dl£M