Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906), a prominent Norwegian, 19th century playwright.
His work includes:
and much more!
Hedda Gabler premiered in London in 1891. It was met with less than great reviews. Even Ibsen's contemporaries called referred to Hedda as , "a complete perversion of womanhood." Now Hedda and Ibsen are regarded as truly beyond their time.
Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House first premiered in the United States in 1882 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Many notable actresses have sought to play the revered and strong, Hedda Gabler. Some of the actresses include:
-Clara Hesse
-Elizabeth Robins
-Minnie Maddern Fiske
-Ingrid Bergman
-Maggie Smith
-Annette Bening