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#Barron's Book Notes
Doll's House and Hedda Gabler
Ibsen Henrik
Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906) - Norwegian playwright and poet who is often
called the father of modern drama. His works concentrated on individuals
in realistic psychological conflict rather than on groups.
A Doll's House (1879) and Hedda Gabler (1890) - Two plays. A Doll's House is
the story of Nora Helmer's realization that her husband has never seen her
as a human being but only as a doll. Hedda Gabler is a bored and frustrated
housewife who is repelled by her husband and her possible pregnancy.
Doll's House
Ibsen Henrik
Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906) - Norwegian playwright and poet who is often
called the father of modern drama. His works concentrated on individuals
in realistic psychological conflict rather than on groups.
A Doll's House (1879) - After eight years of marriage, Nora Helmer realizes
that her husband has never looked at her as a human being but only as a
doll. One of Ibsen's most popular plays, "A Doll's House" was ahead of its
time in its expression of the theme of women's rights.
Hedda Gabler
Ibsen Henrik
Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906) - Norwegian playwright and poet who is often
called the father of modern drama. His works concentrated on individuals
in realistic psychological conflict rather than on groups.
Hedda Gabler (1890) - Hedda Gabler, one of Ibsen's most unforgettable
characters, is a bored and frustrated housewife. Repelled by her possible
pregnancy and worried about losing the luxuries she mistakenly thought her
husband possessed, she lures in her husband's rival who once loved her.
Doctor Faustus
Marlowe Christopher
Marlowe, Christopher (1564-1593) - English poet and dramatist. His legendary
life, full of reckless adventure and unconventionality, ended when he was
stabbed in the eye in a tavern brawl at the age of 29. Marlowe is known as
the greatest Elizabethan author before Shakespeare.
Doctor Faustus (1590) - The earliest dramatization of the Faust legend, a
legend which dates back to the middle ages. Faustus sells his soul to
Lucifer in exchange for worldly power and the services of Mephistophilis.
Doctor Faustus
Marlowe Christopher
Marlowe, Christopher (1564-1593) - English poet and dramatist. His legendary
life, full of reckless adventure and unconventionality, ended when he was
stabbed in the eye in a tavern brawl at the age of 29. Marlowe is known as
the greatest Elizabethan author before Shakespeare.
Doctor Faustus (1590) - The earliest dramatization of the Faust legend, a
legend which dates back to the middle ages. Faustus sells his soul to
Lucifer in exchange for worldly power and the services of Mephistophilis.
As You Like It
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
As You Like It (1600) - A comedy which contrasts the corruption of the
court and the innocence of the country. The plot centers on Rosalind and
her family.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1604) - Shakespeare's most famous tragedy --
the story of Hamlet's revenge for the murder of his father, the king. Much
of the play's renown rests on the thoughtful nature of its title character.
First Part of King Henry IV
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
The First Part of King Henry IV (1597-1598) - A history depicting the early
years of the reign of England's King Henry IV, in which the king's son,
Prince Hal, saves Henry's life.
Julius Caesar
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
Julius Caesar (1599) - A tragedy that tells of Caesar's murder at the hands
of a group of conspirators led by Brutus and Cassius. Marc Antony delivers
a rousing oration at Caesar's funeral and drives the assassins out of Rome.
King Lear
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and most influential writer in all of world
literature. The richness of Shakespeare's genius transcends time; his keen
observation and psychological insight are, to this day, without rival.
King Lear (1605) - A tragedy in which King Lear decides to divide his
kingdom among his daughters according to their declarations of love for
him. King Lear is a noble study of the human spirit.
Macbeth
Shakespeare William
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) - English dramatist and poet widely
regarded as the greatest and mos