Mr Punch's Pocket Ibsen - A Collection of Some of the Master's Best Known Dramas

"Mr Punch's Pocket Ibsen" by F. Anstey, is a compilation of streamlined versions of Henrik Ibsen's renowned plays from the 1800s intended to bring these dramatic works to a wider audience. Featuring narratives like "Rosmersholm," "A Doll's House," "Hedda Gabler," and "The Wild Duck," the collection explores Ibsen's themes of intricate relationships and life's big questions. The opening of "Rosmersholm" introduces Rebecca West and Madam Helseth, whose ordinary actions hint at hidden conflicts influenced by events like Beata's suicide. Through their conversations, the story reveals the connections between the characters and suggests themes of loyalty, societal rules, and individual changes, echoing Ibsen's critiques of society.