L'anitra selvatica

by Henrik Ibsen

"L'anitra selvatica" by Henrik Ibsen is a five-act drama written in 1884. When Gregers Werle returns home after years away, he discovers his old friend Hjalmar living a comfortable life built on secrets involving Gregers's wealthy father. Convinced that truth will liberate his friend, Gregers reveals hidden relationships and questionable paternity. His idealistic crusade to expose lies shatters the fragile happiness of Hjalmar's family, leading young Hedvig to consider a desperate sacrifice to prove her love and restore her father's affection.