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Ghosts

Author: Henrik Ibsen

Richard Eyre's version of Ibsen's "Ghosts" is a fresh and vibrant portrayal of a woman longing for emotional and sexual freedom, yet too hesitant to achieve it.

Helene Alving has spent her life...

Richard Eyre's version of Ibsen's "Ghosts" is a fresh and vibrant portrayal of a woman longing for emotional and sexual freedom, yet too hesitant to achieve it.

Helene Alving has spent her life lingering in an emotional void following the death of her harsh yet seemingly charming husband. She is determined to break free from the ghosts of her past by telling...

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  • Themes Cinema, Theatre, Nature
  • Language English
  • Number of pages Number of pages 80
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2014
  • Publisher Publisher Nick Hern Books
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Richard Eyre's version of Ibsen's "Ghosts" is a fresh and vibrant portrayal of a woman longing for emotional and sexual freedom, yet too hesitant to achieve it.

Helene Alving has spent her life lingering in an emotional void following the death of her harsh yet seemingly charming husband. She is determined to break free from the ghosts of her past by telling her son, Oswald, the truth about his father.

However, upon his return from his life as an artist in France, Oswald reveals how he has already inherited the legacy of Alving's depraved life.

Eyre's version of "Ghosts" was first directed at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2013. This edition includes an introduction to the play by Richard Eyre.

Pages: 80, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm

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Specifications

Author
Henrik Ibsen
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Language
English
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
80
Release Date
-
Publication Date
2014
Award
-
Dimensions
12x19 cm
Art Albums
No
Subjects
Cinema, Theatre, Nature
ISBN-13
9781848420632

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Richard Eyre's version of Ibsen's "Ghosts" is a fresh and vibrant portrayal of a woman longing for emotional and sexual freedom, yet too hesitant to achieve it.

Helene Alving has spent her life lingering in an emotional void following the death of her harsh yet seemingly charming husband. She is determined to break free from the ghosts of her past by telling her son, Oswald, the truth about his father.

However, upon his return from his life as an artist in France, Oswald reveals how he has already inherited the legacy of Alving's depraved life.

Eyre's version of "Ghosts" was first directed at the Almeida Theatre in London in 2013. This edition includes an introduction to the play by Richard Eyre.

Pages: 80, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm

Manufacturer

Author
Henrik Ibsen
Publisher
Nick Hern Books
Language
English
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
80
Release Date
-
Publication Date
2014
Award
-
Dimensions
12x19 cm
Art Albums
No
Subjects
Cinema, Theatre, Nature
ISBN-13
9781848420632

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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