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Written in 1881, Henrik Ibsen's play 'Ghosts' explores uncomfortable, even forbidden themes. It centers around a widow whose son's return resurrects the ghosts of the past that she has long labored to put to rest. The play is a highly critical commentary on the morality of the day and was immediately controversial for its inclusion of topics like venereal disease, incest, and euthanasia, which it was banned from being performed in England for many years. Despite negative criticism, it was translated into other languages and performed in Sweden, Germany, and New York within a few years of its debut. It is considered one of the works that ushered in the era of modern drama.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Drama & Plays/Tragedy
Authors: Henrik Ibsen
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