The Master Builder: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Master Builder: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Master Builder is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Ibsen, Henrik (1828–1906). The listed translation credits are Archer, William (1856–1924); Gosse, Edmund (1849–1928).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Master Builder" by Henrik Ibsen is a play published in 1892. When a young woman named Hilda arrives at the home of Halvard Solness, a successful master builder, she claims they met years ago and that he made her extraordinary promises. As Hilda insinuates herself into his household and encourages his ambitions, Solness becomes convinced he possesses mysterious powers to will events into existence. This psychological drama blends realistic characters with symbolic elements, exploring obsession, ambition, and the dangerous allure of youth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Master Builder
- Author credits: Ibsen, Henrik (1828–1906)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Archer, William (1856–1924); Gosse, Edmund (1849–1928)
Catalogue subjects
- Architects -- Drama
- Norwegian drama -- Translations into English
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- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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