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The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 04 compiles several of Ibsen's later plays, deepening the exploration of his themes of individual freedom, social norms, and the psychological complexities of his characters. This volume includes works such as An Enemy of the People, The League of Youth, and Rosmersholm, plays that continue Ibsen's critical examination of societal structures, morality, and the human struggle for personal integrity.In An Enemy of the People, Ibsen tackles issues of truth, corruption, and the role of the individual against the majority. Dr. Stockmann, a medical officer in a small town, discovers that the local baths, a major source of the town’s wealth, are contaminated. When he attempts to expose the truth, he finds himself ostracized by the townspeople, who are more concerned with their economic interests than with public health. The play explores the consequences of standing up for truth in a society that values conformity and self-interest.