Birthdate: March 20, 1828
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Skien, Telemark, Norway
Died: May 23, 1906
Henrik Ibsen, a pioneering Norwegian playwright and theatre director, is widely recognized as “the father of realism” and a significant figure in modernist theatre. His internationally acclaimed works include Brand, Peer Gynt, A Doll’s House, and The Wild Duck. Ibsen’s plays, often set in Norway, question societal norms and morality, breaking away from conventional storytelling to explore the intricacies of human relationships. His profound influence transcended his own era, inspiring renowned writers like George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, and James Joyce.
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