Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Critical Studies

By Georg Brandes

Book Overview

The book ""Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Critical Studies"" by George Brandes is a collection of literary criticism essays on two of Norway's most prominent writers of the 19th century, Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson. The book is written by George Brandes, a Danish literary critic who was a major influence on the Scandinavian literary scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book contains a series of essays that delve into the works of Ibsen and Bjornson, analyzing their writing styles, themes, and literary techniques. Brandes provides a critical evaluation of the two writers' contributions to Norwegian literature, as well as their impact on the broader literary world.The essays cover a range of topics related to Ibsen and Bjornson's works, including their use of symbolism, their portrayal of characters, and their exploration of social and political issues. Brandes also examines the cultural and historical contexts in which the writers lived and worked, providing insights into the influences that shaped their writing.Overall, ""Henrik Ibsen and Bjornstjerne Bjornson: Critical Studies"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scandinavian literature, literary criticism, or the works of Ibsen and Bjornson specifically. It offers a thorough and insightful analysis of their writing, and sheds light on the cultural and historical contexts that informed their work.1883. This volume contains critical essays written by Brandes about Ibsen and Bjornson. The first essay on the Norwegian playwright Ibsen, who is generally acknowledged as the founder of modern prose drama, was translated by Jessie Muir; features an introduction by William Archer; and Contains: First Impression (1867); Second Impression (1882); and Third Impression (1898). His essay on Bjornson, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1903 as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, was translated by Mary Morrison and consists of Impression (1882).This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417914874
• ISBN13: 9781417914876
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"