In the history of modern theatre, Ibsen is one of the
dominating figures. The sixteen chapters of this Companion explore
his life and work, providing an invaluable reference work for
students. In chronological terms they range from an account of
Ibsen''s earliest pieces, through the years of rich experimentation,
to the mature ''Ibsenist'' plays that made him famous towards the end
of the nineteenth century. Among the thematic topics are
discussions of Ibsen''s comedy, realism, lyric poetry and feminism.
Substantial chapters account for Ibsen''s influence on the
international stage and his challenge to theatre and film directors
and playwrights today. Essential reference materials include a full
chronology, list of works and essays on twentieth-century criticism
and further reading.
目錄:
Chronology
Works
1. Ibsen''s dramatic apprenticeship Asbj?rn Aarseth
2. Ibsen and historical drama Bj?rn Hemmer
3. Dramatic and non-dramatic poetry John Northam
4. Ibsen and comedy Robin Young
5. Ibsen and the realistic problem play Bj?rn Hemmer
6. Ibsen and feminism Gail Finney
7. The middle plays Janet Garton
8. The last plays Inga-Stina Ewbank
9. Ibsen''s working methods James McFarlane
10. Ibsen and the theatre 1877–1900 Simon Williams
11. Ibsen and the twentieth-century stage Frederick J. Marker and
Lise-Lone Marker
12. Ibsen on film and television Egil T?rnqvist
13. On staging Ibsen John Barton
14. Ibsen and the drama of today Arthur Miller
15. A century of Ibsen criticism Errol Durbach
16. Works of reference Sandra Saari.