Hedda Gabler and Other Plays

Name: Hedda Gabler and Other Plays
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SKU: 9780141194578
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By Henrik Ibsen

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Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen explores complex themes of societal expectations, manipulation, and existential struggles. In Hedda Gabler, the protagonist, Hedda, grapples with her desires and conformity to societal norms, leading to tension and dramatic conflicts. The collection includes other works that similarly delve into human psychology and the constraints of social class, highlighting Ibsen's mastery in depicting intricate character studies and moral ambiguities.
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This collection of plays by Henrik Ibsen offers a profound exploration of complex characters and societal issues, often highlighting themes of desire, power, and the roles of women in society. You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to classic theatre that challenges social norms and provides keen insights into human psychology.

Hedda Gabler and Other Plays

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The final volume in the new Penguin Ibsen series: superb modern translations of four of Ibsen's greatest plays.

In these four unforgettably intense plays, Henrik Ibsen explores the complex nature of truth, the tension between freedom and responsibility, and the terrible pull that the past exerts over the present.

In The Wild Duck, an idealist destroys a family by exposing the lie behind his friend's marriage. In Rosmersholm, a respectable man is driven to extremes by guilt over his wife's death, while in The Lady from the Sea, a woman is caught between her family and the enticement of the wild sea.

And in Hedda Gabler, one of Ibsen's most famous and vivid anti-heroines struggles to break free from the conventional life she has created for herself, with tragic results.

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Hedda Gabler and Other Plays has been praised for its rich character development and in-depth exploration of societal themes. Reviewers commend Ibsen's ability to delve into human psychology, often highlighting an air of tension and intrigue that keeps readers engaged. The collection is regarded as a compelling mix of drama and reflection, showcasing Ibsen's mastery in crafting thought-provoking narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141194578

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Translated by Erik Skuggevik
Translated by Deborah Dawkin
Translated by Deborah Dawkin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 329g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Henrik Ibsen (Author) Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906) is often called 'the Father of Modern Drama'. Born in Norway, he left his homeland in 1864 for a 21-year long voluntary exile in Italy and Germany. After successes with the verse dramas Brand and Peer Gynt, he turned to prose, writing his great 12-play cycle of society dramas between 1877 and 1899. This included A Doll's House, Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder, and, finally, When We Dead Awaken. Deborah Dawkin (Translator) Deborah Dawkin is a researcher at University College London and the British Library. She has been a literary translator from Norwegian for the last ten years. Erik Skuggevik (Translator) Erik Skuggevik is a lecturer in Translation Studies at the University of Surrey and the University of Westminister.

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