44 pages • 1 hour read
Henrik Ibsen, William Archer, Edmund GosseHedda Gabler
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2006A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Review Roundup
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 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.
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