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A man who has the inventive genius can't control it exactly as he wishes. Its working depends in great measure on inspiration — on a momentary sugges… - Henrik Ibsen
" "A man who has the inventive genius can't control it exactly as he wishes. Its working depends in great measure on inspiration — on a momentary suggestion — and it is almost impossible to tell beforehand at what moment it will come.
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About Henrik Ibsen
Henrik Johan Ibsen (20 March 1828 – 23 May 1906) was a Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet. He is often referred to as "the father of realism" and is considered one of the founders of Modernism in theatre.
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Brynjolf Bjarme
Birth Name:
Henrik Johan Ibsen
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Henrich Johan Ibsen
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NORA: What do you consider is my most sacred duty?
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NORA: My duty to myself.
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