An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen

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by Henrik Ibsen

Drama Political fiction Whistleblowing Integrity vs. Compromise Public health vs. Economic interests The role of the individual in society Democracy and the tyranny of the majority

PAGES
97
ESTIMATED TIME
2 hours 39 minutes
PACE
Intermediate
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED
1882
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE
Norwegian
DOWNLOADS
2369

An Enemy of the People is a play written by Henrik Ibsen and published for the first time in 1882. The main theme is the confrontation between the economic interests of a few against the health of the population.

The book tells the story of Dr. Thomas Stockmann, a man of strong principles, who lives in a city with a famous spa that receives many visitors and generates enough income for the town.

However, one day Dr. Stockmann finds a bacterium in the water that poses a health risk to the population, so he must warn the others of the danger even knowing that he will find opposition among the city's powerful businessmen.

Powerful people, the media and even the mayor, who is his brother, confront Dr. Stockmann since they see it as very detrimental to the economy to have to close the spa and disinfect it...

R. Farquharson Sharp's translation has been used for this digital edition of the book An Enemy of the People.

Scene.
-Dr. Stockmann´s sitting-room.
It is evening. The room is plainly but neatly appointed and furnished. In the right-hand wall are two doors; the farther leads out to the hall, the nearer to the doctor's study.

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WHY READ AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE IN 2025?

143 years later, still timely

A doctor finds poisoned baths; the town finds reasons not to listen. Ibsen stages the price of truth when livelihoods—and egos—are at stake for everyone.

TODAY'S CONNECTION

Public health meets public relations. The play tests courage, consensus, and what “the majority” actually means—essential reading in any policy fight.

Courage vs. comfort

Speak when it costs.

Opinion storms

Noise that drowns facts.

Truth and mandate

Ethics over votes.

Perfect for

Readers interested in social and political themes Fans of classic literature Students studying ethics or political science Those exploring the concept of individualism versus collectivism

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About Henrik Ibsen

Modern drama about truth telling, roles, and the cost of freedom at home and in public.

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