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Cover of Cliffsnotes on Ibsen's a Doll's House & Hedda Gabler

Cover of Notes on Ibsen's "Ghosts", "Enemy of the People" and "Wild Duck"
Ibsen's plays are wide open to interpretation, yet his absurd expression of human analysis stimulates and enlightens. These Cliff's Notes are ideally used as a basis for critical dialogue, to help amplify the reader's comprehension and appreciation of his plays, which are highly absurd, abstract, and yet filled with noble ideas and the struggle inherent in human existence.

Cover of Notes on Ibsen's "Doll's House" and "Hedda Gabler"
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.