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Hedda Gabler | [Henrik Ibsen]
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Hedda Gabler

  • by Henrik Ibsen
  • Narrated by Juliet Stevenson, Michael Maloney, full cast
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  • LENGTH
    2 hrs and 11 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    02-20-03
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Publisher's Summary

Hedda Gabler, the daughter of a deceased General, marries dull George Tesman and foresees a life of middle class tedium stretching ahead when they return from their honeymoon. Increasingly, she is drawn into the clutches of her admirer, Judge Brack, who seeks to establish a ménage a trois. Then the brilliant but dissolute Eilert Lovborg, a former flame, arrives to rival her husband for an academic post.

This new audio production, with Juliet Stevenson giving an unforgettable performance as the passionate Hedda, brings this classic drama to life.

Translated by William Archer and Edmund Gosse.

©(P)2002 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.

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    Gwynne Alexandria, VA, United States 03-05-08
    Gwynne Alexandria, VA, United States 03-05-08 Member Since 2006
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    "Wonderful."

    A great introduction to Ibsen, acted with deft confidence by a wonderful cast. Don't be afraid that this might be just a musty old classic. It is a pleasure from start to finish and perfectly accessible and enjoyable to a modern listener.

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Karen St. Williams, ON, Canada 12-12-04
    Karen St. Williams, ON, Canada 12-12-04
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    "A Rewarding Presentation"

    Juliet Stevenson is wondrous in the title role of this Ibsen classic, as is Michael Maloney as her husband. It's truly an outstanding night at the theatre without leaving your living room. The audio quality of this recording is also extremely high ... no hiss or tin to contend with!

    5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    Brenda hoover, AL, United States 03-15-13
    Brenda hoover, AL, United States 03-15-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Hedda"
    Would you listen to Hedda Gabler again? Why?

    I bought it for school. But I listened to it a second and third time because it was so entertaining.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The sound of the orator's voice, so melodious and animated. I could imagine the scenes by the tone of her .


    Which scene was your favorite?

    When Hedda is supposedly playing the piano, but is truly about to commit suicide.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes, I did on the second reading of it.


    Any additional comments?

    Splendid

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Aaron St. Louis, MO, United States 05-03-07
    Aaron St. Louis, MO, United States 05-03-07 Member Since 2004
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    "Shocked by Hedda"

    Wow. What melodrama. That is just the reason I love it. Today's slippery morals without electricity, automobiles and the Internet. If you love Zola, Wharton or Hardy...please give this a try. The play is acted by many. It's over the top...but I was still engaged and shocked by Hedda.

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    Carl Spokane, WA, United States 12-02-08
    Carl Spokane, WA, United States 12-02-08 Member Since 2004
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    "Adult content"

    The book Hedda Gabler is listed under Audible Kids. Not really a good book for kids or young teens. You may want to review the book before letting a child or teen go through it. The book has adult content mostly through implied meaning of words and double meaning of words. The book also has a suicide in it. Other then that if you like drama in a story you will more then likely this story. A good little sop opera.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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