{"title":"Ivo de Figueiredo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the works of \u003cem\u003eIvo de Figueiredo\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished Norwegian biographer and historian renowned for his compelling narratives. Figueiredo has carved out a notable space in the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir for his ability to breathe life into historical figures, offering readers both engaging storytelling and meticulous research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eHenrik Ibsen\u003c\/em\u003e, where Figueiredo delves into the life of the famous playwright, providing an intimate portrait that captures Ibsen's complexities and contributions to literature. This exploration of Ibsen's life not only charts his journey as an artist but also reflects the cultural and societal shifts of his time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFigueiredo's writing is characterised by its accessible style and depth, making history enjoyable and enlightening to both scholars and casual readers. Through his books, you can embark on a journey to understand the lives and times of pivotal individuals who have shaped our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Ivo de Figueiredo and discover the stories behind the names that have left indelible marks on history and culture. Each book promises a thoughtful and intimate glimpse into the lives of these fascinating personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"henrik-ibsen-by-ivo-de-figueiredo-9780300208818","title":"Henrik Ibsen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA magnificent new biography of Henrik Ibsen, among the greatest modern playwrights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A superb account of the social and political atmosphere of Scandinavia in Ibsen’s time, and of Ibsen’s peculiar and inconsistent place within it.” —Andrew Katzenstein, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarper’s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A stellar life of the celebrated father of modern European drama.” —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenrik Ibsen (1820–1908) is arguably the most important dramatist of the nineteenth century. Globally, he remains the most performed playwright after Shakespeare, and \u003cem\u003eHedda Gabler\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Doll’s House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePeer Gynt\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGhosts\u003c\/em\u003e are all masterpieces of psychological insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first full-scale biography to take a literary as well as historical approach to the works, life, and times of Ibsen. Ivo de Figueiredo shows how, as a man, Ibsen was drawn toward authoritarianism, was absolute in his judgments over others, and resisted the ideas of equality and human rights that formed the bases of the emerging democracies in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, as an artist, he advanced debates about the modern individual’s freedom and responsibility—and cultivated his own image accordingly. Where other biographies try to show how the artist creates the art, this book reveals how, in Ibsen’s case, the art shaped the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855783481580,"sku":"9780300208818","price":131.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24085923482294.jpg?v=1759277058"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/ivo-de-figueiredo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}