Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen
"Hedda Gabler" is a dramatic play that centers on the life of its titular character, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage with a dull, reliable husband. She is bored with her life and longs for freedom and excitement. Her desire for control and power leads her to manipulate those around her, resulting in tragic consequences. The play explores themes of societal expectations, personal freedom, and the destructive power of boredom.
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- Published
- 1890
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 96-104
- Original Language
- Norwegian
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- Alternate Titles
- - Έντα Γκάμπλερ
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 13th on The 50 Best Plays of All Time (TimeOut)
- 36th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 5694th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- All-Time Classics, According to Academics (The Commercial Appeal )
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- How to Read and Why (Harold Bloom)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)