Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen with Edmund Gosse (Translator), William Archer (Translator), Edmund Gosse (Translator), William Archer (Translator)

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen with Edmund Gosse (Translator), William Archer (Translator), Edmund Gosse (Translator), William Archer (Translator)

fiction classics literary dark tense medium-paced

170 pages | first published 1890

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Hedda Gabler is a play first published in 1890 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play premiered in 1891 in Germany to negative reviews, but has subsequently gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world ...
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Summary of 216 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
reflective 63%
tense 60%
mysterious 42%
emotional 31%
sad 26%
challenging 21%
funny 15%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 41%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 46%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.75

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