Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen

Hedda Gabler

Henrik Ibsen

184 pages • first pub 1890 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of Henrik Ibsen's play, "Hedda Gabler", first performed in 1891. The play highlights the social issues of a woman navigating her life in a patriarchal world. Hedda's challenges reflect Ibsen's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,391 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 56%
reflective 40%
emotional 28%
mysterious 28%
sad 23%
challenging 20%
funny 13%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 43%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 91% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

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