Gratuitous Book Photo of the Day: Ibsen

I used my birthday as an excuse to buy a lot of books. I thought about posting a photo of them all together, but did not want to come across as word-greedy (which I totally am). Here is one to get the party started. I love the emotionally compartmentalized, yet aesthetically vivid, cover.

Some works by Ibsen

Some works by Henrik Ibsen, my second favourite playwright.

Happy 185th Birthday, Henrik Ibsen!

The determined-looking Henrik Ibsen, one of my favourite playwrights, was born on 20 March 1828.

Henrik Ibsen, circa 1870

Henrik Ibsen, circa 1870

QUOTE: “It is the very mark of the spirit of rebellion to crave for happiness in this life.”

SOME WORKS: Peer Gynt; A Doll’s House; Ghosts; The Wild Duck; The Lady from the Sea; Hedda Gabler.

A KEEPSAKE:

Henrik Ibsen quote mug by Marthe Pinaire

Henrik Ibsen quote mug by Marthe Pinaire. $12.00