Ghosts

Written in 1881, when melodrama and farce were still at their peak of popularity, Ibsen's Ghosts is a three-act tragedy that explores uncomfortable, even forbidden themes. It is also a highly critical commentary on the morality of the day. The play centers around the widow of a prominent Norwegian sea captain whose son returns home and, with tragic consequences, revives the ghosts of the past that she has long labored to put to rest.Ghosts immediately became a source of controversy for its inclusion of topics like venereal disease, incest, and euthanasia, and it was banned from being performed in England for many years. It stands now as one of the works considered to have ushered in the era of modern drama.Perfect for readers who appreciate groundbreaking drama that challenged social conventions and changed theater forever. Ibsen's masterful exploration of family secrets, moral hypocrisy, and societal constraints remains as powerful and relevant today as when it first scandalized Victorian audiences.