Henrik Ibsen

About Henrik Ibsen

Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906) was a towering figure in world literature, widely regarded as the father of modern realism in drama. Ranked #544 in historical importance by MIT's Pantheon project, his influence stems from revolutionary plays like *A Doll's House* and *Ghosts*, which challenged conservative social mores concerning marriage, morality, and disease. Ibsen’s unflinching focus on psychological depth and hypocrisy cemented his status as one of the most-performed playwrights globally, fundamentally altering the course of European theatre.

In the context of modern internet attention, Ibsen presents a near-perfect equilibrium with his historical significance. With 391K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, his attention level is calculated at approximately 1x his expected attention relative to his HPI rank. This is notably similar to other writers in the comparison pool, such as Jack London (#952 importance, 653K views), suggesting Ibsen maintains a stable, if modest, presence in the digital sphere for his era. The slight Q1 vs Q3 momentum of +2% indicates his online interest is not significantly waning.