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The Master Builder

By: Henrik Ibsen
Published By: Double9 Books

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The Master Builder is a play that explores the internal conflict and psychological complexities of its central character, a master builder who is haunted by his past and driven by deep insecurities. He is confronted by fears of failure and a desperate need to prove himself, which makes him resist the new generation of workers, fearing they will surpass him. His personal relationships are strained, particularly with his wife, who is grappling with her own unresolved grief, and a young woman whose arrival in his life stirs up past emotions and challenges his perception of legacy and success. His struggle to maintain control over his career and personal life highlights the conflict between ambition and existential doubt, as he is forced to confront the consequences of his own desires and choices. As the play progresses, these tensions give way to a profound examination of human vulnerability, self-worth, and the desire for validation in a world that is indifferent to personal struggles. The interplay between ambition, guilt, and the complexity of relationships drives the psychological drama at the core of the story.

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Henrik Ibsen

The Master Builder is a play that explores the internal conflict and psychological complexities of its central character, a master builder who is haunted by his past and driven by deep insecurities. He is confronted by fears of failure and a desperate need to prove himself, which makes him resist the new generation of workers, fearing they will surpass him. His personal relationships are strained, particularly with his wife, who is grappling with her own unresolved grief, and a young woman whose arrival in his life stirs up past emotions and challenges his perception of legacy and success. His struggle to maintain control over his career and personal life highlights the conflict between ambition and existential doubt, as he is forced to confront the consequences of his own desires and choices. As the play progresses, these tensions give way to a profound examination of human vulnerability, self-worth, and the desire for validation in a world that is indifferent to personal struggles. The interplay between ambition, guilt, and the complexity of relationships drives the psychological drama at the core of the story.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Double 9 Books
  • Publishing Year: 2025
  • Language: English
  • Paperback: 136pages
  • ISBN-10: 9370817476
  • ISBN-13: 9789370817470
  • Item Weight: 176.8g
  • Dimension : 216 x 140 x 7.89mm
  • Reading age: 10+
  • Country of Origin : India
  • Importer: Double 9 Books
  • Packer: Double 9 Books
  • Book Type : Psychology / General