Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, published by Wilder Publications, Incorporated in March 2012, is a classic drama that explores complex themes of identity and societal expectations. This edition contains 128 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Hedda Tesman, who has recently returned to her villa in Kristiania after her honeymoon with her husband, Jørgen Tesman, an aspiring academic. The play delves into Hedda’s struggles with her marriage and her dissatisfaction with the constraints of her life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of family dynamics and relationships as Hedda grapples with her identity, caught between her past as the daughter of an aristocratic general and her present as a wife. The play highlights the tension between personal desires and societal roles, showcasing Ibsen’s keen insight into the human condition. With its focus on themes relevant to women and the complexities of family life, this edition of Hedda Gabler offers a thought-provoking experience for those interested in European drama and classic literature.
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Hedda’s married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: “My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather as her father’s daughter than her husband’s wife.” Hedda Gabler, daughter of an aristocratic general, has just returned to her villa in Kristiania (now Oslo) from her honeymoon.
Her husband is Jørgen Tesman, an aspiring, young, reliable (but not brilliant) academic who has combined research with their honeymoon. It becomes clear in the course of the play that she has never loved him but has married him for reasons pertaining to the boring nature of her life.
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