
A quiet summer morning unfolds on a lakeside farm, where the Allmers household awakens to the rustle of luggage and the soft murmur of conversation. Rita, the warm‑hearted matriarch, and her half‑sister Asta greet each other amid the scent of fresh flowers and the gleam of open windows. Their husband Alfred, a writer and former teacher, has just returned from a long journey, bringing with him a mix of relief and unspoken tension.
At the heart of the scene sits their nine‑year‑old son, Eyolf, whose fragile health and boundless curiosity become the quiet catalyst for the family’s deeper conflicts. As the characters navigate expectations, love, and the weight of responsibility, the play gently probes the fragile balance between care and control. Listeners will be drawn into the intimate dynamics of this rural setting, feeling the undercurrents of hope and unease that set the stage for the drama to unfold.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (108K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2006-02-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1828–1906
A restless, sharp-eyed dramatist who helped change modern theater, he brought ordinary family life, social pressure, and private rebellion to the center of the stage. His plays still feel alive because they ask uncomfortable questions with remarkable clarity.
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