The Master Builder

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The Master Builder

by Henrik Ibsen

EN·~2 hours

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Description

A seasoned architect, haunted by the restless ambition that once drove him to build soaring towers, now faces the quiet doubts of age. When a charismatic young woman arrives, she awakens memories of dreams he once dared to imagine, and his confidence begins to wobble under her probing gaze. The drama explores how the desire for greatness can clash with the fragile longing for love and acceptance.

Set against the stark backdrop of a small Norwegian town, the play weaves together the tension between personal aspiration and the inevitable passage of time. As old friendships surface and secret ambitions stir, the audience is drawn into a psychological duel where pride, fear, and yearning intersect. Ibsen’s sharp dialogue and vivid character study invite listeners to contemplate the cost of building both structures and legacies.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (159K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Douglas E. Levy, and David Widger

Release date

2003-05-01

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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