Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften Ibsen's Theatre of Ritualistic Visions - Stage and Screen Studies

Explore the deep connection between Henrik Ibsen's dramatic works and ancient religious traditions. This interdisciplinary study examines ten specific Ibsen plays to reveal how ritualistic and mythological elements are woven into his writing. By identifying themes such as the worship of the Great Mother, the Mysteries of Eleusis, and sacred traditions like the Hebrew Passover and Yom Kippur, this book offers a new perspective on his literary legacy. Readers will follow a journey through a landscape of ritualistic visions that connects classical religious feasts with the development of modernist theatre. The text investigates how these sacred elements contribute to the revival of ritual in the modern stage. Each chapter includes a detailed synopsis to help students and scholars navigate the complex connections between Ibsen's texts and the religious history that informs them. This work is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of mythology, religion, and performing arts.