Rosmersholm

About the book

"Rosmersholm" by Henrik Ibsen is a play written in 1886. It follows Johannes Rosmer, a former clergyman haunted by his wife's suicide, and Rebecca West, his strong-willed companion, as they navigate guilt, forbidden love, and political turmoil at the ancestral Rosmersholm manor. Their relationship unravels through accusations and confessions, revealing Rebecca's dark role in the late wife's death. Unable to escape their moral guilt or trust each other, they face an impossible choice between living with their past and embracing a tragic fate together.