Audiobooks by Henrik Ibsen

Here in one volume are seven great plays: Medea, The Tempest, The Imaginary Invalid, Camille, An Enemy of the People, Arms and the Man, and Uncle Vanya, all under the direction of veteran producer Yuri Rasovsky. This collection illustrates the development of European drama from ancient times to the threshold of the modern theater.

Alexandre Dumas, Alexandre Dumas Fils, Anton Chekhov, George Bernard Shaw, Henrik Ibsen, Various Authors, William Shakespeare (Author), A Full Cast, Barry Morse, Brian Murray, F. Murray Abraham, Fritz Weaver, John Glover, Lois Nettleton, Nicholas Kepros, Rosemary Harris (Narrator)

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A Doll's House

A Doll's House is a three-act play in prose by Henrik Ibsen. The play is significant for its critical attitude toward 19th-century marriage norms. It aroused great controversy at the time, as it concludes with the protagonist, Nora, leaving her husband and children because she wants to discover herself. Ibsen was inspired by the belief that 'a woman cannot be herself in modern society,' since it is 'an exclusively male society, with laws made by men and with prosecutors and judges who assess feminine conduct from a masculine standpoint.' Its ideas can also be seen as having a wider application: Michael Meyer argued that the play's theme is not women's rights, but rather 'the need of every individual to find out the kind of person he or she really is and to strive to become that person.' In a speech given to the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights in 1898, Ibsen insisted that he 'must disclaim the honor of having consciously worked for the women's rights movement,' since he wrote 'without any conscious thought of making propaganda,' his task having been 'the description of humanity.' In 2006, the centennial of Ibsen's death, A Doll's House held the distinction of being the world's most performed play for that year. UNESCO has inscribed Ibsen's autographed manuscripts of A Doll's House on the Memory of the World Register in 2001, in recognition of their historical value. As part of our mission to publish great works of literary fiction and nonfiction, Sheba Blake Publishing Corp. is extremely dedicated to bringing to the forefront the amazing works of long dead and truly talented authors.

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Phil Chenevert (Narrator)

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A Doll's House - A Play in Three Acts (Unabridged)

A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is a three-act play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It premiered at the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 21 December 1879, having been published earlier that month. The play is set in a Norwegian town circa 1879. Synopsis: The play opens at Christmas time as Nora Helmer enters her home carrying many packages. Nora's husband Torvald is working in his study when she arrives. He playfully rebukes her for spending so much money on Christmas gifts, calling her his 'little squirrel.' He teases her about how the previous year she had spent weeks making gifts and ornaments by hand because money was scarce. This year Torvald is due a promotion at the bank where he works, so Nora feels that they can let themselves go a little. The maid announces two visitors: Mrs. Kristine Linde, an old friend of Nora's, who has come seeking employment; and Dr. Rank, a close friend of the family, who is let into the study. Kristine has had a difficult few years, ever since her husband died leaving her with no money or children. Nora says that things have not been easy for them either: Torvald became sick, and they had to travel to Italy so he could recover. Kristine explains that when her mother was ill she had to take care of her brothers, but now that they are grown she feels her life is 'unspeakably empty.' Nora promises to talk to Torvald about finding her a job. Kristine gently tells Nora that she is like a child. Nora is offended, so she tells her that she got money from 'some admirer' so they could travel to Italy to improve Torvald's health.

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Alana Jordan, Anna Simon, David Muncaster, Elizabeth Klett, Jordan Schneider, Miranda Stinson (Narrator)

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Hedda Gabler

Hedda Gabler, a deceased General's daughter, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middleclass tedium stretching ahead when they return from a honeymoon they could not afford to a house they cannot afford. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a menage a trois. Then a former flame arrives in the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg to rival her husband for an academic post. After a drunken orgy, the manuscript of Lovborg's treatise falls into her hands and she destroys it. Discovery traps her, her romantic ideas are shattered, and there seems only one way out of the net - the pistols of her father, the General.

Henrik Ibsen (Author), A Full Cast, Emma Fielding, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Maloney, Philip Voss (Narrator)

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An Enemy of the People

When a small town relies on tourists flocking to its baths, will a report of dangerously polluted waters be enough to shut them down? Henrik Ibsen weighs the cost of public health versus a town’s livelihood in An Enemy of the People. Also includes an interview with Joel K. Bourne, Jr., former senior environment editor for National Geographic, on man-made environmental disasters, climate change, and the state of the world's water supply. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast recording, featuring: Richard Kind, Gregory Harrison, Rosalind Ayres, Emily Swallow, Josh Stamberg, Tom Virtue, Alan Shearman, Alan Mandell, and Jon Matthews. Additional voices by Sam Boeck, William Hickman, Adam Mondschein, Julia Coulter, and Jeff Gardner. Directed by Martin Jarvis. An Enemy of the People is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series featuring science-themed play. Major funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to enhance public understanding of science and technology in the modern world.

Henrik Ibsen, Henrik Ibsen Adapted By Rebecca Lenkiewicz (Author), Adam Mondschein, Alan Mandell, Alan Shearman, Emily Swallow, Gregory Harrison, Jeff Gardner, Jon Matthews, Josh Stamberg, Julia Coulter, Richard Kind, Rosalind Ayres, Sam Boeck, Tom Virtue, Various Performers, William Hickman (Narrator)

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Nora

The late master filmmaker Ingmar Bergman streamlined Ibsen's A Doll's House to expose the contemporary heart of the 19th century masterpiece. Taut with suspense, this critically-acclaimed adaptation focuses on Nora, a young wife and mother who exploits her childlike charm to survive in a man's world. But Nora has a secret that threatens her cozy existence, and she begins a perilous journey to find her way out. Recorded before a live audience at the Doubletree Guest Suites, Santa Monica, CA, in 1997. Adapted by Ingmar Bergman Translated by Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker Director: Steve Albrezzi Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg David Dukes as Torvald Helmer Robert Foxworth as Dr. Rank Natalija Nogulich as Mrs. Linde Linda Purl as Nora John Vickery as Nils Krogstad Radio production and music arrangements by Raymond Guarna Foley Artist: Amy Strong

Henrik Ibsen, Ingmar Bergman (Author), David Dukes, John Vickery, Linda Purl, Natalija Nogulich, Robert Foxworth (Narrator)

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N B C University Theater - Hedda Gabler

'NBC University Theater' initially started in Chicago with a remit to bring adaptations of classic novels, usually Anglo-American, to a radio audience. Additionally, if listeners signed up they received college credit to a radio-assisted correspondence course. A study guide, The Handbook of the World's Great Novels, was available for 25 cents. In its later years it also included short stories and plays and went on to win the distinguished Peabody award.Unlike many other radio shows University Theatre did not pursue the glamourous stars for its productions but instead relied on excellent distillations of the novels and first class acting alongside high production values.But now its time to enjoy these timeless novels. Let's begin.

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Various (Narrator)

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A Doll House

Nora Helmer has everything a young housewife could want: beautiful children, an adoring husband, and a bright future. But when a carelessly buried secret rises from the past, Nora's well-calibrated domestic ideal starts to crumble. Ibsen's play is as fresh today as it was when it first stormed the stages of 19th-century Europe. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Calista Flockhart as Nora Helmer Tony Abatemarco as Dr. Rank Tim Dekay as Torvald Helmer Jeannie Elias as Anne-Marie/ Helene Gregory Itzin as Nils Krogstad Jobeth Williams as Mrs. Linde Translated by Rolf Fjelde. Directed by Rosalind Ayres. Recorded before a live audience at the James Bridges Theater at UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television in September, 2011.

Henrik Ibsen, Rolf Fjelde (Author), Calista Flockhart, Gregory Itzin, Jeannie Elias, Jobeth Williams, Tim Dekay, Tony Abatemarco (Narrator)

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A Doll's House [unabridged]

This audiobook is the most affordable version of A Doll's House that also has high quality, masterfully engineered audio. We modify audio for your pleasure. We use a computer-assisted dynamic-leveling process to ensure audio stays within an optimal listening range. Noise-gate technology is used in all books to eliminate all background and room noise disturbances for your enjoyment of the book. We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible audio experience at the best possible price. We hope you enjoy this Danish classic by Henrik Ibsen!

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Robin Laree Berry (Narrator)

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Hedda Gabler

Hedda and George have just returned from their honeymoon, but when her former lover Eilert appears with a brilliant new manuscript, George's hopes for a professorship are dimmed. Hedda's desperate dissatisfaction with her life leads to dangerous choices in this startling portrait of a woman hell-bent on destruction. Recorded before a live audience at the UCLA James Bridges Theater in June 2019. Directed by Debbie Devine Producing Director Susan Albert Loewenberg Josh Bitton as Eilert Lovborg JD Cullum as George Tesman Gregory Harrison as Judge Brack Shannon Holt as Aunt Julie Tesman Elizabeth Ruscio as Berta Jocelyn Towne as Hedda Gabler Karen Malina White as Mrs. Thea Elvsted Associate Artistic Director: Anna Lyse Erikson Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Mixer: Mark Holden for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin Foley Artist: Brian Wallace Production Manager: Elena Cruz Editor: Neil Wogenson

Doug Hughes, Henrik Ibsen (Author), Elizabeth Ruscio, Gregory Harrison, Jd Cullum, Jocelyn Towne, Joshua Bitton, Karen Malina White, Shannon Holt (Narrator)

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Ghosts

Controversy and hidden pasts are suddenly and painfully exposed as wealthy widow Mrs Alving prepares to open a new orphanage in memory of her seemingly beloved husband. Her treasured son Oswald's return from Paris and her relationship with old friend Pastor Manders are no longer the source of joy they once were, as secrets are turned into a frightening and desperate reality.

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Caroline John, Helen Oakleigh, Trevor Cooper (Narrator)

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The Wild Duck

Should the truth be pursued whatever the cost? The idealistic son of a wealthy businessman seeks to expose his father's duplicity and to free his childhood friend from the lies on which his happy home life is based. When skeletons are brought out of the closet, the foundations of the Ekdal family are torn apart - with drastic consequences...

Henrik Ibsen (Author), Denny Hodge, Helen Oakleigh, Jane Lerwill, Janet Fullergrove, Laurence Saunders, Robert Pheby, Sean Connoll (Narrator)

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