Rosmersholm is a thought-provoking play that delves into complex themes such as morality, guilt, and redemption. Henrik Ibsen's exploration of the inner turmoil of the characters is both fascinating and haunting. The play's intense emotions and psychological depth make for a compelling read, leaving the reader questioning the nature of truth and the consequences of our actions. The characters are well-developed and their interactions are filled with tension and intrigue. Overall, Rosmersholm is a powerful and gripping play that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Highly recommended for fans of classic literature and psychological dramas.

Book Description:

Rosmersholm is a play written in 1886 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. In the estimation of many critics the piece is Ibsen’s masterwork, only equalled by The Wild Duck of 1884. As expressed by the protagonist, Rosmer, the theme of the play is social and political change, in which the traditional ruling classes relinquish their right to impose their ideals on the rest of society, but the action is entirely personal, resting on the conduct of the immoral, or amoral, “free thinking” heroine, Rebecca, who sets herself to undermine Rosmer’s religious and political beliefs because of his influential position in the community. Rebecca has abandoned not only Christianity but, unlike Rosmer, she has abandoned the whole ethical system of Christianity as well. Possibly she may be taken as Ibsen’s answer to the question of whether or not Christian ethics can be expected to survive the death of the Christian religion.