The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature."CliffsNotes on A Doll's House & Hedda Gabler" takes you into Henrick Ibsen's dramatic plays, controversial theater productions that inflamed audience reactions in the nineteenth century."A Doll's House" follows the story of a housewife who emerges from the confinement of her married life to confront the conditions of the outside world. Typical of Ibsen's dramas, "Hedda Gabler" portrays a depraved world in which women in particular submit to unsatisfying socially imposed roles. Summaries and expert commentaries cover each act within both plays; other features that help you figure out these important works includeLife and background of the playwrightSummary of Ibsen's most famous playsAnalysis of the plays' structure, themes, and charactersA complete list of Ibsen's dramaSample exam questions and essay topicsClassic literature or modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

 

 

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There are 56 pages in this book.

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This book was published in 1965 by John Wiley & Sons Inc .

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