About the book
A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890.
Ibsen's Hedda is an aristocratic and spiritually hollow woman, nearly devoid of redeeming virtues. George Bernard Shaw described her as having \"no conscience, no conviction … she remains mean, envious, insolent, cruel, in protest against others' happiness.\" Her feeling of anger and jealousy toward a former schoolmate and her ruthless manipulation of her husband and an earlier admirer lead her down a destructive path that ends abruptly with her own tragic demise.
Presented in this handsome, inexpensive edition, Hedda Gabler offers an unforgettable experience for any lover of great drama or fine literature. Among the most performed and studied of Ibsen's dramas, it continues to provoke and challenge audiences and readers all over the world.
Editions of Hedda Gabler
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780486264691
- EBook
- ISBN 9780486111773
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A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890.
Ibsen's Hedda is an aristocratic and spiritually hollow woman, nearly devoid of redeeming virtues. George Bernard Shaw described her as having \"no conscience, no conviction … she remains mean, envious, insolent, cruel, in protest against others' happiness.\" Her feeling of anger and jealousy toward a former schoolmate and her ruthless manipulation of her husband and an earlier admirer lead her down a destructive path that ends abruptly with her own tragic demise.
Presented in this handsome, inexpensive edition, Hedda Gabler offers an unforgettable experience for any lover of great drama or fine literature. Among the most performed and studied of Ibsen's dramas, it continues to provoke and challenge audiences and readers all over the world.
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What is Hedda Gabler about?
A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890.
Ibsen's Hedda is an aristocratic and spiritually hollow woman, nearly devoid of redeeming virtues. George Bernard Shaw described her as having \"no conscience, no conviction … she remains mean, envious, insolent, cruel, in protest against others' happiness.\" Her feeling of anger and jealousy toward a former schoolmate and her ruthless manipulation of her husband and an earlier admirer lead her down a destructive path that ends abruptly with her own tragic demise.
Presented in this handsome, inexpensive edition, Hedda Gabler offers an unforgettable experience for any lover of great drama or fine literature. Among the most performed and studied of Ibsen's dramas, it continues to provoke and challenge audiences and readers all over the world.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hedda Gabler?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama
Where can I read a sample of Hedda Gabler?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780486264691
Is Hedda Gabler part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Dover Thrift Editions: Plays
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hedda Gabler?
Henrik Ibsen
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hedda Gabler is available as paperback(ISBN 9780486264691) and ebook(ISBN 9780486111773)
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