Ibsen's Masterbuilder

Written as a close reading of Henrik Ibsen's play The Master Builder, this study examines the characters at the center of the drama, the themes that run through it, and the techniques Ibsen uses to shape it. The author shows how the playwright builds meaning through symbols and places the work within the historical circumstances of its time.

The book is aimed at students and anyone who wants a guide to one of the key works of modern drama, offering commentary that helps readers follow the play's inner workings and its wider context.