Hedda Gabler
About this book
A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890. Ibsen's Hedda is an aristocratic and spiritually hollow woman, nearly devoid of redeeming virtues. George Bernard Shaw described her as having "no conscience, no conviction … she remains mean, envious, insolent, cruel, in protest against others' happiness." Her feeling of anger and jealousy toward a former schoolmate and her ruthless manipulation of her husband and an earlier admirer lead her down a destructive path that ends abruptly with her own tragic demise.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 40370 readers · 102 pages · ≈ 1 h 53 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Hedda Gabler?
About ≈ 1 h 53 m — 102 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Hedda Gabler?
102 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Hedda Gabler?
It sits on the Drama, Fiction shelves.
Has Hedda Gabler been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Hedda (2025), Hedda Gabler (2016), Hedda Gabler (2004), Hedda (1977).
Is Hedda Gabler in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Hedda Gabler?
The main characters include Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906).
Where does Hedda Gabler take place?
It is set in Norway, Europe during 19th century.
Who wrote Hedda Gabler?
Henrik Ibsen.
Where can I read Hedda Gabler online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library