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Henrik Ibsen
The Master Builder
"The Master Builder" by Henrik Ibsen is a play published in 1892. When a young woman named Hilda arrives at the home of Halvard Solness, a successful master builder, she claims they met years ago and that he made her extraordinary promises. As Hilda insinuates herself into his household and encourages his ambitions, Solness becomes convinced he possesses mysterious powers to will events into existence. This psychological drama blends realistic characters with symbolic elements, exploring obsession, ambition, and the dangerous allure of youth.
Henrik Ibsen
Il costruttore Solness
"Il costruttore Solness" by Henrik Ibsen is a drama composed in 1892. The play follows Halvard Solness, a wealthy and successful builder who has achieved his ambitions but remains deeply unhappy. Haunted by the loss of his children and his wife's illness, he lives in fear that younger rivals will surpass him. His life transforms when Hilde Wangel, a young woman he once knew, arrives with passionate feelings she's harbored for ten years. Their encounter awakens something powerful in Solness, but like those who challenge the limits set by the gods, his fate may be tragic.
Henrik Ibsen
Rakentaja Solness: Kolminäytöksinen murhenäytelmä
"Rakentaja Solness: Kolminäytöksinen murhenäytelmä" by Henrik Ibsen is a play published in 1892. Master builder Halvard Solness has achieved success through fortunate coincidences he believes he willed into existence. When Hilda Wangel, a young woman from his past, arrives claiming he once promised her a kingdom, she becomes entangled in his household and ambitions. As Solness prepares to crown his latest building with a towering steeple, his fear of heights confronts his desire to prove himself, leading to a dramatic climax that blurs reality and symbolism.
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