Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen

80 pages first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark tense medium-paced

Description

A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890.Ibsen's Hedda is an aristoc...

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Moods

dark 93%
reflective 59%
tense 59%
mysterious 40%
emotional 34%
sad 23%
challenging 19%
funny 14%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 44%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 95% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.74

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