John Gabriel Borkman

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John Gabriel Borkman

by Henrik Ibsen

EO·~2 hours

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In a snow‑laden winter evening, the once‑influential banker John Gabriel Borkman lives in a fading mansion with his cold‑composed wife Gunhild and their son Erhart, a university student. A sudden visit from his sister Ella, who carries the weight of years apart, stirs memories of a past that still haunts the household. As the family gathers in the dimly lit drawing‑room, old grievances and unspoken ambitions surface, hinting at the reasons behind Borkman’s fall from power.

The play unfolds through tense conversations and lingering glances, revealing how pride, love, and disappointment intertwine within this strained family. While the winter wind howls outside, the characters wrestle with the lingering shadows of a once‑glorious career and the uncertain future that lies ahead. Listeners are drawn into a portrait of a man confronting his own legacy, surrounded by those who both support and challenge him.

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Language

eo

Duration

~2 hours (128K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Andrew Sly and Will Wurzel

Release date

2006-12-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen

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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