An Enemy of the People Paperback / softback
by Henrik Ibsen
Paperback / softback
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Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright, wrote An Enemy of the People (original title in Norwegian: En folkefiende) in 1882.
Ibsen expressed some scepticism toward his protagonist, implying that his passion to speak the truth may have gone too far.The medical officer of a recently opened spa in a small town is Dr. Thomas Stockmann. According to Dr. Stockmann, there may be bacteria in the spa water. The local newspaper's editor makes the decision not to publish a story that questions how the spa treats its water.Dr. Stockmann's father-in-law believes the piece is a sophisticated hoax when it is published.
The publication aims to take on the local administration and reveal its corruption.In order to comfort the audience, Dr. Peter Stockmann makes an appearance and offers a statement of his own.
The town's residents are going to hear Dr. Stockmann read his water report. Respected local Aslaksen is chosen to preside over the assembly.Katrine worries that the populace will push her father-in-law out of town, but he has pledged to stay and protect the community.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:106 pages
- Publisher:Double 9 Books LLP
- Publication Date:22/04/2022
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- ISBN:9789357270175
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:106 pages
- Publisher:Double 9 Books LLP
- Publication Date:22/04/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9789357270175