Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in Drei Aufzügen
1892
Baumeister Solneß: Schauspiel in Drei Aufzügen
1892
Translated by Sigurd Ibsen
Baumeister Solneß, first performed in 1892 by Henrik Ibsen, is a psychological drama that examines the complexities of ambition and personal relationships. The play centers on Halvard Solness, an aging architect who grapples with his waning creative powers and his connections with his wife Aline and the young woman Hilde Wangel. As Solness navigates the tensions within his architectural firm and his evolving relationship with Hilde, the narrative reveals the conflict between personal desire and societal expectations, making it a significant work in Ibsen's oeuvre.









