Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian · 1828–1906
The father of modern realistic drama, whose socially challenging plays like A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler shattered Victorian theatrical conventions and sparked worldwide debate.
Wikipedia ↗“Tusind Ord vil ikke efterlade saa dybt et Indtryk som en Handling.”
Norsk
“A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.”
Pillars of Society ↗ (1877)
Dr. Stockmann
“Den stærkeste Mand i Verden, det er han, som staar mest alene.”
Norsk
“The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone.”