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The Wild Duck (1884)

by Henrik Ibsen

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A devastating yet bracing look at a family whose proximity to each other belies the decay of their relationships.
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A stunning plot that discusses the necessity of Illusions in life.
And also puts forward the view points of an Idealist and a Cynical on the same topic. ( )
  Drake.Sully | Apr 18, 2023 |
متأسفانه با اینکه برنامه داشتم کلی کتاب توی عید بخونم متأسفانه این اولین کتابی بود که فرصت کردم تمومش کنم.
اول که نمایشنامه رو شروع کرده بودم اصلاً باهاش ارتباط برقرار نکردم و هی با خودم می‌گفتم که ضعیف‌ترین کار ایبسنه اما هر چی جلوتر رفتم داستان برام بازتر و قشنگ‌تر شد و عجیب‌تر از همه این که با اینکه همه‌ی شخصیت‌ها رو درک می‌کنید، اما از دست همه‌شون شکایت دارید. ( )
  Mahdi.Lotfabadi | Oct 16, 2022 |
had to read this for english class. it was okay. i think that the characters could have taken more responsibility for their actions and for their personal morals. ( )
  oneorangemoose | Nov 27, 2021 |
A tragedy of Shakespearean proportions. The fatal flaw of hubris makes Hialmar into a tragic anti-hero with Gregers as his well-meaning but evil nemesis. ( )
  AliceAnna | Oct 23, 2014 |
Swan Lake+Bizzare Love Triangle = Ibsen's The Wild Duck. At first a dull tale turns into a riveting one about deceit, sorrow, greed, despair and misunderstanding. A life goal would be to direct Ibsen's brilliant play in a post-modern adaptation. ( )
1 vote TakeItOrLeaveIt | Dec 23, 2010 |
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Author nameRoleType of authorWork?Status
Ibsen, Henrikprimary authorall editionsconfirmed
Brausewetter, ErnstTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Ellis-Fermor, UnaTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Hildebrandt, ChristelTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Keel, AldoAfterwordsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed
Mulrine, StephenTranslatorsecondary authorsome editionsconfirmed

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PETTERSEN (tænder en lampe på kaminen og sætter skærm over).
Nej hør bare, De, Jensen; nu står gamlingen ved bordet og
proppenerer en lang skål for fru Sørby.
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