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The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 01 marks the beginning of the comprehensive anthology of Ibsen's plays, poems, and essays, offering readers insight into the early works of one of the most influential playwrights in modern theater. This volume includes some of Ibsen’s first major plays, including The Warrior’s Barrow and The Burial Mound, which establish his interest in historical themes, myth, and the complexities of human behavior. These early plays often focus on questions of fate, honor, and identity, topics that would remain central throughout Ibsen's career.In The Warrior’s Barrow, Ibsen explores themes of death, duty, and the weight of tradition in a dramatic tale about a young man’s return to his homeland and the burdens of family legacy. The play examines the tension between personal desires and the obligations imposed by family and society, a theme that Ibsen would continue to explore in his later, more famous works. Through the character’s struggles, the play reflects the existential conflict between individual identity and social expectations.