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Henrik Ibsen

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Born 1828 in Stockmanngården · Died 1906 in Christiania

writer, poet, playwright · Norway · associated with literary realism

Notable works: Peer Gynt, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck

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A Doll’s House

From Project Gutenberg e-text #2542 (public domain in the USA).

I believe that before all else I am a reasonable human being, just as you are—or, at all events, that I must try and become one.

— Nora · Act III

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But no man would sacrifice his honour for the one he loves.

— Helmer · Act III

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The Lady from the Sea

From Project Gutenberg e-text #2765 (public domain in the USA).

The terrible is that which repels and attracts.

— Ellida · Act IV

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Rosmersholm

From Project Gutenberg e-text #2289 (public domain in the USA).

I am not going to let myself be beaten to the ground by the dread of what may happen.

— Rosmer · Act II

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