One of the most widely studied and performed works in the theatrical repertoire, this dark psychological drama, first produced in Norway in 1890, depicts the evil machinations of a ruthless, nihilistic heroine. Readers will discover in the shocking events Hedda Gabler precipitates a masterly exploration of the nature of evil and the potential for tragedy that lies in human frai...(展开全部)

One of the most widely studied and performed works in the theatrical repertoire, this dark psychological drama, first produced in Norway in 1890, depicts the evil machinations of a ruthless, nihilistic heroine. Readers will discover in the shocking events Hedda Gabler precipitates a masterly exploration of the nature of evil and the potential for tragedy that lies in human frai...(展开全部)

A spacious- handsome- and tastefully furnished drawing room; decorated in dark colours. In the back- a wide doorway with curtains drawn back- leading into a smaller room decorated in the same style as the drawing-room. (Excerpt from Act 1)

Hedda Gabler is a play first published in 1890 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play premiered in 1891 in Germany to negative reviews, but has subsequently gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama. A 1902 production was a major sensation on Broadway starring Minnie Maddern Fiske and following its initial limited run was re...(展开全部)

Stykket handler om den nygifte Hedda Tesman, datter av avdøde general Gabler. Hennes eiendommer er hennes to pistoler etter sin far, et piano og hennes lunefulle herskertrang. Iskald er hun, slu er hun og deilig er hun, Hedda Gabler. Men hun eier ikke evnen til å elske. Hedda Gabler ble utgitt i desember 1890. Det var stor interesse for stykket, men norske anmeldere stod usikre...(展开全部)

This landmark version is fully annotated with a commentary and chronology of Ibsen's life and work.