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The Henrik Ibsen Library presents the plays of Henrik Ibsen read in full: works of conscience, rebellion, illusion, inheritance, and truth. Here, households become battlegrounds, old sins return like ghosts, and ordinary words carry the weight of judgment. Enter quietly; listen closely. No life remains undisturbed.]]>enDramaPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2c6d80d511878aa3a6afbb8f1128ee96.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-henrik-ibsen-library--7102248Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:31:52 +0000Henrik IbsenGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comIn these rooms, every door opens upon a secret. The Henrik Ibsen Library presents the plays of Henrik Ibsen read in full: works of conscience, rebellion, illusion, inheritance, and truth. Here, households become battlegrounds, old sins return like...
The Henrik Ibsen Library presents the plays of Henrik Ibsen read in full: works of conscience, rebellion, illusion, inheritance, and truth. Here, households become battlegrounds, old sins return like ghosts, and ordinary words carry the weight of judgment. Enter quietly; listen closely. No life remains undisturbed.]]>false1d7b3c62-2179-5294-817b-d6f7d926873bserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosmersholm-act-1--72503218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503218Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:55:32 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a late summer evening at Rosmersholm unfolds with the arrival of old acquaintances and the stirring of new ideological currents, setting old friends upon diverging paths of conviction amidst the whispers of past sorrows and present duties....2931false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosmersholm-act-2--72503216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503216Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the quietly shifting tides of conviction and suspicion stir gently within the secluded walls of Rosmersholm, as old friends confront painful truths and veiled accusations beneath the weight of unspoken histories. The fragile bonds of...2711false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosmersholm-act-3--72503217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503217Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the quiet morning at Rosmersholm unveils whispered tensions and lingering shadows of the past, as Rebecca and Rosmer confront the weight of reputation and the gnawing doubts of their shared existence. A charged dialogue ensues between old...2224false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosmersholm-act-4--72503215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503215Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a solemn evening unfolds within the confines of Rosmersholm, where Rebecca prepares to depart under the weight of despair and shattered hopes, while Rosmer wrestles with doubt and the erosion of his ideals. At the heart of their poignant...1750false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-society-act-1--72503256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503256Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the genteel ladies of the town gather in Mrs. Bernick’s airy garden-room, sewing and discoursing on the moral fabric of their community, while beneath this placid surface, whispers of old scandals and new schemes quietly stir. Here, amidst...2856false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-society-act-2--72503257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503257Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the return of old acquaintances stirs uneasy tensions beneath the veneer of respectable society, as lingering scandals and the demands of progress unsettle quiet domestic and civic order. The transactions of duty, sacrifice, and hidden truths...3348false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-society-act-3--72503258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503258Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the weighty affairs of commerce and morality entwine as Bernick grapples with grave suspicions about a ship's seaworthiness, the burden of whispered rumours, and the perilous stakes of a secretive railway enterprise. The strands of family...2383false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pillars-of-society-act-4--72503259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503259Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a stormy evening unfolds with a grand procession set to honour a prominent citizen, yet beneath the veneer of celebration, restless spirits stir and secrets threaten the gilded facade of society’s pillars. As confessions emerge amidst the...2996false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-doll-s-house-act-i--72503397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503397Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a lively house on Christmas Eve is filled with the laughter and cares of a devoted mother and her children, as well as the quiet stirrings of friends old and new; beneath the pleasant surface, delicate secrets and uneasy responsibilities...3545false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-doll-s-house-act-ii--72503395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503395Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the festive cheer of a Christmas setting belies the undercurrent of anxieties and secrets that plague the once-bright household, as friendships and loyalties intertwine amid whispered confidences and pressing worries. Nora, caught between...2705false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-doll-s-house-act-iii--72503396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503396Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a weary Mrs Linde seeks counsel with Krogstad and together they confront the residue of the past amid the quiet aftermath of a society ball, whilst inside the Helmer household a long-concealed secret comes to light with solemn and unsettling...2824false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghosts-act-1--72503424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503424Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a stark and rain-soaked household is quietly stirred by the arrival of an old friend and the return of a wayward son, prompting delicate conversations on duty, reputation, and the burdens borne in silence. Amid preparations for a public...3240false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghosts-act-2--72503422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503422Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which Mrs. Alving and Pastor Manders engage in a delicate discourse about secrets, duty, and the shadows that linger from past decisions, while Oswald struggles with the burdens of his health and spirit upon his return home. The evening unfolds...2802false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghosts-act-3--72503423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503423Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a night of calamity uncovers uneasy reckonings and unspoken burdens within the household, as the characters face both loss and lingering shadows of the past. The morning light reveals the fragile hopes and poignant frailties of a family bound...1759false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-from-the-sea-act-1--72503487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503487Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a painter and a young sculptor arrive in a serene coastal town, where the household of Doctor Wangel prepares a festive homage to a past adored, marked by the subtle unveiling of lingering memories and unspoken bonds. Conversations beneath...2339false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-from-the-sea-act-2--72503486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503486Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the evening gathers over a rugged hilltop where gentlefolk and strangers mingle beneath the fading light, as Ellida reveals to her husband a long-hidden past entwined with the sea’s mysterious and haunting call. Their conversation, steeped in...1720false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-from-the-sea-act-3--72503488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503488Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the gentle and shadowed garden becomes the stage for a tender discourse on longing and duty between Bolette and Arnholm, as well as the unsettling arrival of a stranger whose presence stirs deep and fearful memories within Ellida. The evening...1588false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-from-the-sea-act-4--72503490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503490Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which we find ourselves in the quiet morning garden-room of Doctor Wangel's home, where conversations weave delicately between the practical and the profound—discussions about art, marriage, and the ethereal ties that bind individuals unfurl with a...2045false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lady-from-the-sea-act-5--72503489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72503489Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the lingering presence of the sea and the summons of a departing vessel evoke moments of reflection and choice under a deepening summer night, as hearts weigh the binding and breaking of ties near the tranquil water's edge. Within this tender...2058false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-enemy-of-the-people-act-i--73399679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399679Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the gentle domesticity of Dr. Stockmann’s evening is warm with convivial spirits and lively discourse, yet beneath the pleasant chatter lies a vexing tension between the doctor and his officious elder brother, the mayor. It is amid this...1972false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-enemy-of-the-people-act-ii--73399681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399681Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the discovery of a grave flaw in the town’s water supply sets in motion a clash between the steadfast idealism of Dr. Stockmann and the cautious pragmatism of vested interests, highlighting the tension between truth and authority. As...2250false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-enemy-of-the-people-act-iii--73399682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399682Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which Dr. Stockmann entrusts a fiery manuscript to the local newspaper, brimming with revolutionary zeal to expose the town’s ills and rouse its citizens to action. Yet, amid the stirring ambitions and whispered intrigues, the pressing weight of...2194false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-enemy-of-the-people-act-iv--73399686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399686Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a tense public assembly in Captain Horster’s house reveals the profound division within the town, as Dr. Stockmann confronts the entrenched powers of the majority with his unsettling truths, igniting fierce opposition and unrest amongst the...2168false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-enemy-of-the-people-act-v--73399687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399687Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which Dr. Stockmann endures the harsh consequences of his uncompromising stand for truth, facing ostracism, dismissal, and the threat of exile, even as those closest to him grapple with the implications for their family’s future. Yet, amidst broken...2091false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-eyolf-act-i--73399805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399805Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the still serenity of a summer morning in a richly adorned garden-room unveils the returned scholar Alfred Allmers, whose inner transformation awakens a solemn resolve to cherish and nurture his delicate son Eyolf, amidst the tender yet...2944false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-eyolf-act-ii--73399806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399806Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which Alfred Allmers and his sister Asta share a mournful and contemplative dialogue by the fiord, wrestling with the weight of sorrow and the elusive meaning of their child Eyolf’s absence, while the misty, heavy atmosphere mirrors their inner...2171false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-eyolf-act-iii--73399807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399807Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the quiet evening reveals the poignant farewells and unresolved tensions of lives entwined with grief and the shadow of loss, whilst the harbour’s lights serve as a silent witness to ambitions and sorrows set adrift. Against the backdrop of a...1652false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-we-dead-awaken-act-i--73399905https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399905Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the distinguished sculptor Professor Rubek returns to his homeland with his young wife Maia, sharing a quietly tense morning that reveals his inner restlessness and fractured joy. The reverie is interrupted by the mysterious and somber...2664false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-we-dead-awaken-act-ii--73399906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399906Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the restless Professor Rubek and his companion Maia roam a serene upland, their spirits entwined with doubts and desires as they confront the complex interplay of art, love, and the burdens of shared solitude. Meanwhile, Irene, once muse and...2669false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-we-dead-awaken-act-iii--73399907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73399907Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which on a wild, snow-clad mountain-side at dawn, Maia and Ulfheim engage in a spirited exchange marked by playful banter and hidden tensions, while a foreboding storm gathers over them all. Against this rugged backdrop, Professor Rubek and Irene...1070false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hedda-gabler-act-i--73400124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400124Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the newlyweds, George Tesman and Hedda Gabler, settle into their new home amidst a mixture of familial affection, modest financial anxieties, and the arrival of an old acquaintance whose presence stirs quiet apprehensions. The drawing-room...3235false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hedda-gabler-act-ii--73400125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400125Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:02 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which Mrs. Hedda Tesman receives a visit from Judge Brack and her old acquaintance, Eilert Lovborg, stirring recollections of past intimacies and fraught friendships amidst the anticipation of an evening gathering; their restrained conversation...2927false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hedda-gabler-act-iii--73400126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400126Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the quiet morning at the Tesmans' home reveals the restless aftermath of a troubled night, as Mrs Elvsted awaits news and Tesman returns reluctantly bearing a secret burden. The arrival of Lovborg brings confessions of despair and...1863false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hedda-gabler-act-iv--73400127https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400127Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the somber shadow of death falls upon the Tesman household, stirring grief and uneasy reflections as the fate of a once-promising manuscript is revealed. The characters grapple with the complex revelations surrounding Eilert Lovborg's final...1817false94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-master-builder-act-i--73400830https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400830Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the master builder Halvard Solness wrestles with the encroaching fears of his waning influence and the aspirations of the younger generation, amidst the quiet turmoil of domestic concerns and professional challenges. Into his solemn world...3261false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-master-builder-act-ii--73400831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400831Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the weary architect Solness wrestles with the heavy burdens of loss and unfulfilled dreams, confiding in the spirited Hilda Wangel about the tragic fire that shaped his fate and the heavy price paid for his success. The interplay of yearning,...3003false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-master-builder-act-iii--73400832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400832Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the evening gathers softly over Solness's verandah as Hilda and Mrs Solness exchange confidences upon the quiet losses and long-buried hopes that have shaped their lives, while apprehensions of a great and daring ascent brew beneath the...2340false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-i--75623307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623307Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a resolute priest named Brand ventures through a mist-laden mountain terrain, confronting villagers torn between fear and faith, while recalling his own austere ideals and the fragile human spirit. Meanwhile, youthful wanderers Einar and...2284false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-ii-part-1--75623309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623309Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a stormy fjord becomes the scene of a heated and desperate gathering, where the ever-resolute Brand offers his uncompromising counsel amidst hardship and the clamour of the needy, stirring both admiration and unrest. The episode closes with a...1243false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-ii-part-2--75623310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623310Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a young woman envisions a boundless, unspoiled land calling for a resolute spirit to fill its vastness, while a man contemplates the burdens of inheritance, duty, and a resolute path marked by stern demands and unyielding resolve. Their...1335false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-iii-part-1--75623311https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623311Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which three years have passed, and Brand stands at the threshold of solemn tidings regarding his mother’s fate, while he and Agnes wrestle with the fierce demands of duty, faith, and love amid their secluded mountain home. As messengers bring...1386false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-iii-part-2--75623312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623312Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a stern dialogue unfolds between Brand and Vouti, contrasting lofty ideals with the humble labours of common folk, while the weight of duty and sacrifice presses heavily upon Brand’s soul amidst warnings and omens of strife. The scene closes...1520false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-iv-part-1--75623313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623313Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a somber and intimate Christmas evening unfolds as Brand returns home, finding in Agnes both solace and shared burdens amid talk of faith, loss, and great purpose; the discourse reveals their intertwined resolve to endure hardship in the...1961false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-iv-part-2--75623314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623314Mon, 02 Nov 2026 18:30:04 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the earnest Brand confronts the tangled fabric of human suffering and sacrifice on a solemn Christmas eve, wrestling with the demands of faith and justice amidst the fragile hopes and burdens of those around him. Through quiet moments of...1656false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-v-part-1--75623315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623315Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which the dawn of a misty morning reveals a new church adorned for a solemn consecration, as murmurs among the clergy and townsfolk stir reflections on promises, duty, and the shifting spirit of the people. Presenting converging voices of hope,...1866false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brand-act-v-part-2--75623316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623316Tue, 10 Nov 2026 18:30:03 +0000Henrik IbsenIn which a fervent man confronts the cautious wisdom of his peer, kindling a rousing call to unyielding faith and resolute action amid the stirring unrest of a restless congregation. Together with a repentant colleague newly returned from strife, he...1698false119full