Munch's Ibsen: A Painter's Visions of a Playwright
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Review "Joan Templeton's research and the beautiful artifact which contains it―the hard-bound, richly illustrated book―constitute a highly engaging, thought-provoking and emotionally moving read. Her study makes a significant contribution to the fields of Munch studies and Ibsen studies and can be used productively in the teaching of both subjects."―Gergana May, Scandinavian-Canadian Studies, Vol. 20 (2011)"Joan Templeton's much-anticipated book does not disappoint. Concisely written, cogently argued, richly illustrated, and beautifully designed . . . it should be read by anyone interested in Ibsen, Munch, modern drama, comparative literature, and modern Scandinavian studies. . . . Templeton's important study with its many brilliant insights and superb illustrations will undoubtedly serve as a catalyst for future scholarship."―Clarence Burton Sheffield, Jr., Scandinavian Studies Read more Review "An entirely new analysis of the 'visual Ibsen': the hundreds of sketches, drawings, illustrations, and set designs for Ibsen's plays done by the most famous Norwegian painter, Edvard Munch. This is a unique kind of visual extension of Ibsen's dramatic texts."―Mark B. Sandberg, University of California, Berkeley"Templeton's understanding of Ibsen's texts and her ability to recognize Munch's visual renderings of similar themes is convincing and well argued."―Gerd Woll, Munch Museum, Oslo"Munch's Ibsen is a pioneering study, an important book that will enrich the intellectual life of both my students at this university and my colleagues throughout the world."―Jan Sjavik, University of Washington Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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This is an unusual and fabulous book. The author outdid herself in terms of specificity, elegance, and thoughtful insight. A real treasure.
