Henrik Johan Ibsen (Norwegian: ['hnk 'psn] ; 20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a major 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as "the father of realism" and is one of the founders of Modernism in theatre. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, An Enemy of the People, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Hedda Gabler, Ghosts, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, and The Master Builder. He is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare, and A Doll's House became the world's most performed play by the early 20th century.
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One should never put on one's best trousers to go out to battle for freedom and truth. Go to Quote / Comment
You should never have your best trousers on when you turn out to fight for freedom and truth. Go to Quote / Comment
Castles in the air - -they are so easy to take refuge in. And so easy to build as well. Go to Quote / Comment
A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm. Go to Quote / Comment
Never wear your best trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and truth. Go to Quote / Comment