Catalina (1891)

Catalina is a play written by the famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1891. The story revolves around a young woman named Catalina who is forced to leave her home and family to work as a governess for a wealthy family. The play explores themes of class, gender, and power dynamics as Catalina struggles to navigate her new environment and the expectations placed upon her.Throughout the play, Catalina must confront the prejudices and biases of those around her, including the family she works for and the society in which she lives. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, she remains determined to assert her independence and make a better life for herself.As the story unfolds, Catalina's relationships with the other characters become increasingly complex, and she must navigate a web of conflicting loyalties and desires. Ultimately, the play raises important questions about the nature of identity, agency, and freedom in a world that often seeks to limit and control them.Overall, Catalina is a powerful and thought-provoking work of drama that continues to resonate with audiences today. It is a testament to Ibsen's skill as a writer and his ability to capture the complexities of human experience in all its richness and complexity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.