Little Eyolf
1894
Little Eyolf, written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and first published in 1894, is a dramatic play that focuses on the Allmers family, particularly Alfred, Rita, and their disabled son Eyolf. The narrative explores themes of responsibility, egoism, and the complexities of familial relationships as the family grapples with tragedy and grief. The play's somber tone and underlying tensions highlight the darker aspects of human nature and parental love, making it a significant work in Ibsen's oeuvre.
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“You have made an empty place within me; and I must try to fill it up with something”
— Henrik Ibsen
“ALLMERS. No. For it is here, in the life of earth, that we living beings are at home.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“That is the only relation in life that is not subject to the law of change.””
— Henrik Ibsen
“think. I dragged myself along among the precipices”
— Henrik Ibsen
