"Hedda Gabler" is a play by Henrik Ibsen, first published in 1890. The play is a psychological drama that explores the life of the eponymous character, Hedda Gabler, who is trapped in a loveless marriage with a dull academic, George Tesman. As the play unfolds, Hedda becomes increasingly frustrated with her life and begins to manipulate the people around her in an attempt to escape her unhappy existence. Hedda's actions have tragic consequences, ultimately leading to her own death. The play has been widely regarded as a masterpiece of modern drama, with its portrayal of complex characters and themes such as gender roles, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment. "Hedda Gabler" is considered a classic of modernist literature and continues to be widely performed and studied in universities and theater companies around the world.
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