
Enrico Ibsen
A quiet country house perched on a fjord becomes the stage for a tangled family drama. Rita, a thoughtful mother, grapples with the sudden return of her husband Alfredo, a writer whose absence has left the household feeling hollow. Their young son, Eyolf, remains a bright but fragile presence, while Rita’s half‑sister Asta arrives from the city, carrying her own concerns and a mysterious folder that hints at hidden responsibilities.
The conversation between Rita and Asta quickly reveals a web of unspoken anxieties—fear of loss, the strain of long separations, and the pressure of expectations placed on one another. As the scenery of flowers, glass doors, and the distant mountains frames their exchange, the characters confront the uneasy balance between duty and desire. Listeners will be drawn into the delicate interplay of love, guilt, and the quiet desperation that simmers beneath the surface of this early act.
Language
it
Duration
~1 hours (102K characters)
Release date
2025-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1906
A master of modern drama, this Norwegian playwright reshaped the stage with fearless, realistic plays that challenged social rules and private hypocrisies. His work still feels startlingly alive in classics like A Doll’s House, Ghosts, and Hedda Gabler.
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