A Doll's House : a play
Nora Helmer is a cheerful, slightly childish wife whose husband Torvald has just been made bank manager. Years earlier she secretly borrowed money to save his life and forged her dying father's signature to do it; now the lender, a clerk Torvald means to dismiss, threatens to expose her. Over three acts set at Christmas the lie comes out, and Torvald's reaction shows Nora what her marriage has been. Henrik Ibsen's play was first staged in Copenhagen in 1879 and the slam of the door at its close was heard across Europe. This edition presents the text in R. Farquharson Sharp's translation. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first act free.
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Frequently asked questions about A Doll's House : a play
A Doll's House : a play by Henrik Ibsen can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is A Doll's House : a play in the public domain?
Yes. A Doll's House : a play by Henrik Ibsen is a public-domain work, here in the translation by R. Farquharson Sharp. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read A Doll's House : a play?
About 1 h 46 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is A Doll's House : a play?
A Doll's House : a play by Henrik Ibsen is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
