Four Modern Plays: Hedda Gabler, Pygmalion, the Emperor Jones, Death of a Salesman [Paperback] Henrik Ibsen; Bernard Shaw and Eugene O’Neill

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Paperback cover has some wear and slight bending. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved anthology brings together four seminal works from the golden age of modern drama. Henrik Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” (1890) is a searing exploration of a woman’s struggle against the constraints of 19th-century bourgeois society, featuring one of literature’s most complex and enigmatic protagonists. George Bernard Shaw’s “Pygmalion” (1912) is a witty commentary on class and social mobility, later adapted into the beloved musical “My Fair Lady.” Eugene O’Neill’s “The Emperor Jones” (1920) is a groundbreaking work that grapples with race and identity through an expressionistic lens. And Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman” (1949) is a poignant tragedy that captures the quintessential American dream gone awry, cementing Miller’s reputation as one of the 20th century’s most influential playwrights.

Though the covers show signs of wear from countless readings, the pages remain crisp and the binding sturdy, a testament to the enduring power of these works. For collectors, this affordable anthology offers a rare opportunity to own multiple masterpieces in a single volume. For readers, it serves as a window into the diverse voices and perspectives that shaped modern drama, inviting us to grapple with timeless themes of identity, societal expectations, and the human condition.