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Pillars of Society

Pillars of Society

Henrik Ibsen

Translated by R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson) Sharp

Pillars of Society is a realist drama by Henrik Ibsen, first performed in 1877. The play centers on Karsten Bernick, a powerful businessman in a small Norwegian town, who is planning a railway project that could transform the area. His plans are disrupted by the return of Lona Hessel, a woman from his past, and Johan Tonnesen, who left under disgrace fifteen years earlier. This work is notable for its exploration of societal norms and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in the pursuit of success.

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