32 pages 1 hour read

Henrik Ibsen

Ghosts

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1881

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts is lauded for its daring exploration of societal taboos and complex character portrayals, starkly challenging 19th-century norms. While some praise its unflinching realism and psychological depth, others criticize its perceived moralizing tone and bleak narrative. Despite polarizing opinions, it remains a powerful commentary on inherited guilt and societal hypocrisy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ghosts?

Readers who appreciate societal critique and psychological depth in literature will enjoy Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts. Those moved by the moral complexities in A Doll's House or the dark familial explorations in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman will find similar themes and challenges in Ghosts, making it a compelling read for fans of intense drama.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Psychological Fiction
Scandinavian Literature
Period
Realism
Victorian Period
Topics
Health / Medicine
Religion / Spirituality
Finance / Money / Wealth
Themes
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Relationships: Family