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1882 play by Henrik Ibsen

This article is about the 1882 Henrik Ibsen play. For other uses, see Enemy of the people (disambiguation) and Public Enemy (disambiguation).

An Enemy of the People
Original manuscript cover page, 1882
Original title	En folkefiende
Written by	Henrik Ibsen
Date premiered	1883
Original language	Norwegian

An Enemy of the People (original Norwegian title: En folkefiende) is an 1882 play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen that explores the conflict between personal integrity and societal norms.

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The play centers on Dr. Thomas Stockmann, who discovers a serious contamination issue in his town's new spas, endangering public health. His courageous decision to expose this truth brings severe backlash from local leaders, including his brother Peter Stockmann, who is a powerful political figure in the town.

Set against the backdrop of a community grappling with economic and environmental concerns, the pl