Ghosts

Ghosts, written in 1881 by Henrik Ibsen, is a groundbreaking drama that confronts taboo topics such as inherited illness, sexual morality, and religious hypocrisy. The story follows Helene Alving, a widow who must face the consequences of hiding her late husband’s corrupt past, including the tragic fate of their son Oswald. Ibsen’s stark realism and willingness to critique social conventions shocked audiences and critics alike, leading to widespread controversy. Today, Ghosts is hailed as a courageous and influential work that helped usher in modernist drama.