Author: | Henrik Ibsen | ISBN: | 1230000305644 |
Publisher: | Serapis | Publication: | February 24, 2015 |
Imprint: | Language: | English |
Author: | Henrik Ibsen |
ISBN: | 1230000305644 |
Publisher: | Serapis |
Publication: | February 24, 2015 |
Imprint: | |
Language: | English |
Hedda Gabler is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It has gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theater and world drama. The title character Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre, and portrayals have been known to vary widely. Hedda's married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: "My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather as her father's daughter than her husband's wife."
Hedda Gabler is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It has gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theater and world drama. The title character Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre, and portrayals have been known to vary widely. Hedda's married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: "My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather as her father's daughter than her husband's wife."