Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler Hedda Gabler () is a play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. Ibsen was present at the world premiere, which took place on 31 January 1891 at the Residenztheater in Munich. It is recognized as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama. The title character, Hedda, is considered one of the great dramatic roles in theatre. Hedda's married name is Hedda Tesman; Gabler is her maiden name. On the subject of the title, Ibsen wrote: "My intention in giving it this name was to indicate that Hedda as a personality is to be regarded rather
Per Gynt Per Gynt "Per Gynt" () is a Norwegian fairy tale which originated in the traditional region of Gudbrandsdal. It encompasses the themes of identity and relationship. "Per Gynt" tells the folktale of the eponymous Per Gynt and his various exploits. Per Gynt was a hunter from Kvam in Oppland. He rescues three dairy-maids from trolls and shoots the Bøyg, a troll which takes the form of a gigantic serpent and stands as a hindrance to travellers. The fairy tale is most famously recorded by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in "Norwegian Folktales" ("Norske Huldre-Eventyr og Folkesagn") which was first