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.
The 6967th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1890
- Nationality
- Norwegian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 96-104
- Words
- 30,000
- Original Language
- Norwegian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 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)
- Great Books of the Western World (Great Books Foundation)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- How to Read and Why (Harold Bloom)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)