44 pages 1 hour read

Henrik Ibsen

Hedda Gabler

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1890

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Reviews & Readership

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Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler is widely praised for its complex characterizations and sophisticated exploration of societal constraints. Critics highlight the depth and nuance of Hedda's character, although some find the play's pacing slow and the ending unsatisfactory. Overall, it's acclaimed for its psychological depth and enduring relevance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hedda Gabler?

Readers who appreciate complex character studies and psychological drama will enjoy Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. Fans of classics like Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert and A Doll's House by Ibsen himself will find Hedda's manipulations and tragic flaws compelling and thought-provoking.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Scandinavian Literature
Education
Themes
Relationships: Marriage
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Identity: Femininity
Topics
Education
History: World