# The Master Builder

**Author:** Henrik Ibsen
**Tags:** Norwegian drama, Architects, Translations into English
**Price:** Free
**Formats:** DOCX, EPUB, FB2, PDF, TXT
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**Added:** 10.07.2026
**URL:** https://samolit.com/books/96581

## Description

Halvard Solness, a celebrated but aging architect, has achieved his professional eminence through a ruthless drive that leaves a trail of ruined lives and personal tragedy in its wake. Haunted by the devastating fire that propelled his career yet claimed his infant sons, Solness lives in a state of anxious paranoia, fearing the "younger generation" poised to usurp his hard-won position. He manipulates his devoted wife, Aline, and his ambitious draftsman, Ragnar Brovik, along with Ragnar's fiancée, Kaia Fosli, to maintain his control. When the enigmatic Hilda Wangel, a young woman from his past, unexpectedly arrives, she reignites Solness's long-dormant ambitions and desires. Hilda challenges him to confront his deepest fears and fulfill a decade-old promise, pushing him towards a dramatic and symbolic act that will define his legacy and challenge the very foundations of his existence. This profound Norwegian drama explores ambition's toll, the weight of guilt, and the elusive nature of fulfillment.