Ghosts: An Enemy of the People: The Wild Duck

About The Book: Ghosts, a play by Henrik Ibsen, written in Danish in 1881 and first staged in Chicago in 1882, explores 19th-century morality, delving into controversial topics such as religion, venereal disease, incest, and euthanasia. Despite initial public outcry, it has come to be regarded as a "great play" of immense historical importance. The narrative centers on Mrs. Helen Alving, widow of Captain Alving, revealing family secrets, syphilis, and complex relationships. Ghosts faced criticism for its explicit content and challenging societal norms. The English title, disliked by Ibsen, differs from the original meaning of "The Revenants." About The Author: Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828–1906), a Norwegian playwright and theatre director, is renowned as "the father of realism" and a key figure in Modernism in theatre. His extensive repertoire includes notable works like Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, and more. Ibsen's influence is profound, with his plays frequently staged worldwide, making him the second most performed dramatist after Shakespeare.