An Enemy of the People by Ibsen, Henrik
An Enemy of the People by Ibsen, Henrik
An Enemy of the People by Ibsen, Henrik is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 108 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.
What it's about
Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, wrote An Enemy of the People (original title in Norwegian: En folkefiende) in 1882. Ibsen expressed some scepticism toward his protagonist, implying that his passion to speak the truth may have gone too far.The medical officer of a recently opened spa in a small town is Dr. Thomas Stockmann. According to Dr. Stockmann, there may be bacteria in the spa water. The local newspaper's editor makes the decision not to publish a story that questions how the spa treats its water.Dr. Stockmann's father-in-law believes the piece is a sophisticated hoax when it is published. The publication aims to take on the local administration and reveal its corruption.In order to comfort the audience, Dr. Peter Stockmann makes an appearance and offers a statement of his own. The town's residents are going to hear Dr. Stockmann read his water report. Respected local Aslaksen is chosen to preside over the assembly.Katrine worries that the populace will push her father-in-law out of town, but he has pledged to stay and protect the community.
Book details
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 108
- ISBN: 9789357270175
- Published: 2022-04-22
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 0.7 x 22.9 cm
- Category: Fiction
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