Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Johan Ibsen (born 20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright. He is often called the "father of modern drama."[1]
Ibsen is held to be the greatest of Norwegian authors and one of the most important playwrights of all time, celebrated as a national symbol by Norwegians.[2] His greatest works can be said to be "A Doll's House" or "Enemy of the People."
Henrik Ibsen Media
Charitas, the ship captained by Henrik's grandfather of the same name when he died at sea outside Grimstad in 1797. The Dannebrog was the common flag of Denmark–Norway.
A silhouette (ca. 1820) of the Altenburg/Paus family in Altenburggården, with Ibsen's mother (far right), maternal grandparents (centre) and other relatives. It is the only existing portrait of either of Ibsen's parents.
Letter from Ibsen to his English reviewer and translator Edmund Gosse: "30.8.[18]99. Dear Mr. Edmund Gosse! It was to me a hearty joy to receive your letter. So I will finally personally meet you and your wife. I am at home every day in the morning until 1 o'clock. I am happy and surprised at your excellent Norwegian! Your amicably obliged Henrik Ibsen."
Ibsen caricatured by SNAPP for Vanity Fair, 1901
References
- ↑ "Ibsen Celebration to Spotlight 'Father of Modern Drama'". Bowdoin College. 2007-01-23. Archived from the original on 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- ↑ "Ibsen.net (English version)". National Library of Oslo with funding from the Norwegian government. Archived from the original on 2007-07-13. Retrieved 2007-03-27.