"The Wild Duck" is a play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1884. The play is a complex and emotionally charged drama that explores themes of family, identity, and truth.
The story revolves around the Ekdal family, whose patriarch, Hjalmar, is a failed inventor and a dreamer. His wife, Gina, is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and their daughter, Hedvig, is a delicate and imaginative girl who is obsessed with a wild duck that lives in their attic.
As the play unfolds, dark secrets from the past are revealed, including an affair between Hjalmar's father and Gina's mother, and a tragic event that has haunted the family for years. The arrival of a mysterious figure named Gregers Werle, who is obsessed with uncovering the truth, sets in motion a series of events that lead to a dramatic and devastating conclusion.
"The Wild Duck" is considered one of Ibsen's greatest works, and has been praised for its powerful themes, complex characters, and intricate plot. The play is known for its exploration of the human psyche and its emphasis on the importance of facing the truth, even when it is painful.
"The Wild Duck" has been widely performed and adapted for film and television, and remains a classic of world drama.
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