Henrik Ibsen Flashcards
What is Henrik Ibsen considered to be?
Henrik Ibsen is considered by many to be the father of modern prose drama.
When and where was Henrik Ibsen born?
Henrik Ibsen was born in Skien, Norway, on March 20, 1828
How did Ibsen spend most of his early life? Why?
Ibsen’s father was a prominent merchant, but he went bankrupt when Ibsen was 8, so Ibsen spent much of his early life living in poverty
When did Ibsen work in theaters in Bergen and in what is now Oslo?
From 1851 to 1864
What did Ibsen feel about marriage?
Ibsen felt that, rather than merely live together, husband and wife should live as equals, free to become their own human beings
What did Ibsen’s critics attack him for?
Ibsen’s critics attacked him for ‘failing to respect the institution of marriage’
What effect did Ibsen’s writing have?
Ibsen’s writing tended to stir up sensitive social issues, and some corners of Norwegian society frowned upon his work
What happened in 1864 with regards to Ibsen’s life?
Sensing criticism in Oslo about not only his work but also his private life, Ibsen moved to Italy in 1864 with the support of a traveling grant and a stipend from the Norwegian government. He spent the next 27 years living abroad, mostly in Italy and Germany
When did Ibsen die?
On May 23, 1906
What was Ibsen influenced from?
Ibsen was strongly influenced by Norway’s political situation
What did Ibsen feel about the protected middle-class world?
Ibsen felt that the protected middle-class world prevented people from aspiring to greater things
