Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson

Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Critical Studies is a book written by George Brandes. It is a collection of essays and critical analyses of the works of two of Norway's most renowned playwrights, Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson. The book delves into the literary and cultural significance of their works, examining their themes, styles, and techniques. Brandes, a Danish literary critic and scholar, provides a comprehensive overview of the plays of Ibsen and Bjornson, highlighting their contributions to the development of modern drama. The book also explores the social and political context in which these playwrights were writing, and how their works reflected the issues and concerns of their time. Overall, Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Critical Studies is an essential read for anyone interested in Norwegian literature and the history of modern drama.1883. This volume contains critical essays written by Brandes about Ibsen and Bjornson. The first essay on the Norwegian playwright Ibsen, who is generally acknowledged as the founder of modern prose drama, was translated by Jessie Muir; features an introduction by William Archer; and Contains: First Impression (1867); Second Impression (1882); and Third Impression (1898). His essay on Bjornson, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1903 as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, was translated by Mary Morrison and consists of Impression (1882).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.