A Doll's House

Nice book

It was not clear that I was not buying the book in its full version.

I ordered this for a research paper I was working on-- I had an older edition of the play that was falling apart from use. While this is a perfectly acceptable edition for reading, I was somewhat disappointed to encounter some differences in this translation which altered the meaning of the text in certain scenes. As a result, I ended up citing a few different translations in my paper anyway. Overall, if you're looking to read the play, it's a great edition and the large print is easy to read, but I don't think I would recommend this if you're using it in an academic context.

This is the story of Nora, a woman who loves her husband (Torvald) so much that she takes matters into her own hands, without his knowledge, and tries to keep the secret hidden. Torvald is a man who wants his wife to be his little dolly - to not have a brain, to not have an identity separate from his, to just be a lovely creature upon his arm. Nora finds, once the secret is revealed, just how hateful and punishing Torvald is. Instead of succumbing to his punishment, she leaves. Nora is not a doll, she is brave and strong and knows where the line is.

incorrect translations