Little Eyolf

About the book

"Little Eyolf" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written in 1894. The story follows Alfred Allmers, who returns from a mountain journey resolved to dedicate himself to his disabled son, Eyolf. When a mysterious Rat-Wife visits their home, tragedy strikes the family, forcing Alfred and his possessive wife Rita to confront buried guilt, resentment, and painful truths about their marriage. As blame surfaces and relationships fracture, they must decide whether redemption is possible through atonement.