Henrik Johan Ibsen / John Laurvik / Mary Morison
Spanning decades of Henrik Ibsen’s life, these letters offer a rare glimpse into the mind of one of modern drama’s founding voices. Addressed to friends, collaborators, and critics, the correspondence reveals Ibsen’s evolving artistic vision, reflections on politics and society, and struggles with acclaim and isolation. Together, they form a rich literary and historical portrait of a writer who shaped the trajectory of European theater.Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) was an influential 19th century Norweigan playwright, poet and theatre director. He was one of the founders of modern drama, and his unflinching portrayal of family life provided fodder for discussions of morality.
