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Master Builder

Master Builder

Henrik Ibsen

The Master Builder, written by Henrik Ibsen and first published in 1892, follows architect Halvard Solness, who has achieved professional success despite personal tragedies, including the death of his two sons. His ambition is marked by ruthless competition and manipulation, leading to tensions with his wife Aline and other architects. The arrival of Hilda Wangel, a young woman from his past, introduces new complexities that threaten to unravel his life and career. The play explores themes of ambition, loss, and the consequences of one's desires.

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