The Pretenders

The Pretenders is a play written by Henrik Ibsen, a Norwegian playwright. The play is set in Norway during the 12th century and revolves around the political and personal struggles of two men, Duke Skule and Prince H������kon, who both claim to be the rightful heir to the throne. Duke Skule, a powerful and ambitious man, has been ruling Norway in the absence of a king. However, when Prince H������kon returns to Norway, he claims the throne as the rightful heir. The play follows the two men as they navigate their way through the political landscape, trying to gain support from the people and the church.The Pretenders explores themes of power, ambition, and loyalty. It also delves into the personal lives of the two men, as Duke Skule's daughter, Margaretha, is in love with Prince H������kon. The play raises questions about the nature of leadership and the importance of legitimacy in a ruler.Overall, The Pretenders is a complex and thought-provoking play that offers a glimpse into the political and personal struggles of medieval Norway.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.