The League of Youth/Pillars of Society

by Henrik Ibsen

The League of Youth and Pillars of The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen is a comprehensive collection of the literary works of the Norwegian playwright, Henrik Ibsen. The book features two of Ibsen's most famous The League of Youth and Pillars of Society. Both plays are considered to be masterpieces of modern drama and are known for their exploration of social and political issues.The League of Youth is a satirical play that focuses on the political ambitions of a young man named Stensgaard. The play explores the themes of corruption, greed, and the dangers of blind ambition. Pillars of Society, on the other hand, is a more serious play that deals with the theme of social responsibility. The play follows the story of Karsten Bernick, a wealthy businessman who is forced to confront his past actions and take responsibility for his mistakes.In addition to these two plays, the book also includes a selection of Ibsen's other works, including his early plays, his later dramas, and his poetry. The collection provides readers with a comprehensive overview of Ibsen's career and his contribution to modern literature.Overall, The League of Youth and Pillars of The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen is a must-read for anyone interested in the works of this influential playwright. The book provides readers with a deep insight into Ibsen's world and his unique perspective on the social and political issues of his time.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.

496 pages, paper

First published January 1, 1908

About the author

Henrik Johan Ibsen was a major Norwegian playwright largely responsible for the rise of modern realistic drama. He is often referred to as the "father of modern drama." Ibsen is held to be the greatest of Norwegian authors and one of the most important playwrights of all time, celebrated as a national symbol by Norwegians.

His plays were considered scandalous to many of his era, when Victorian values of family life and propriety largely held sway in Europe and any challenge to them was considered immoral and outrageous. Ibsen's work examined the realities that lay behind many facades, possessing a revelatory nature that was disquieting to many contemporaries.

Ibsen largely founded the modern stage by introducing a critical eye and free inquiry into the conditions of life and issues of morality. Victorian-era plays were expected to be moral dramas with noble protagonists pitted against darker forces; every drama was expected to result in a morally appropriate conclusion, meaning that goodness was to bring happiness, and immorality pain. Ibsen challenged this notion and the beliefs of his times and shattered the illusions of his audiences.

Reviews

[Adrian Colesberry · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went on a tear on 2007 and read all of Henrik Ibsen and all of August Strindberg. Before I could get to all of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, I had to turn back to writing, and I can't read while I write. Ibsen is wonderful. The thing I like most about Ibsen is that he loves and respects women at least in his writing. Not all of his plays are tragedies either. Many are very funny and many have mixed endings, not all are downers.
Though I'm not a big fan of Peer Gynt. Strindberg's parody of Peer Gynt, Lucky Per's Journey is a hoot. If you ever have a chance to see it performed, definitely go.

This is my review for all of Ibsen.