Heddas 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 as her fathers daughter than her husbands wife." Hedda Gabler; daughter of an aristocratic general; has just returned to her villa in Kristiania (now Oslo) from her honeymoon. Her husband is Joslash;rgen Tesman; an aspiring; young; reliable (but not brilliant) academic who has combined research with their honeymoon. It becomes clear in the course of the play that she has never loved him but has married him for reasons pertaining to the boring nature of her life.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Mercy; MercyBy William G. RatcliffeMr. Dyson at times nails the head so hard that you may think you are right there in the middle of it all. So speaking of Marvins life that you would think Dyson was at Marvins side. Sadly; Marvin has been gone for almost 30 years. I almost took a day off of work to mourn; that is how Marvin affected my life. His music was varied; but effective.To the Motown collector; much of the information here is commonplace. If you read one book about the label; much inside the cover here is familiar. Otherwise; the truths about Marvins upbringing; and sexual abuse against him from family members was a shock to read. Also was the short amount of time Marvin recorded one of pop musics most embraced albums; Whats Going On. In a matter of a week; Marvins masterpiece was in place; and to much surprise; Motowns label owner Berry Gordy; Jr. refused to release it.So; we almost lost a masterpiece; if it wasnt for those within the company who saw much potential in the work. This book takes us before that release; and much during; and of course; the aftermath; up until his death at the hands of his father.The author makes this book a fast and easy read.There are times where he may take us to an aside; like ranting about a comparison to R. Kelly; which was a little annoying; but nonetheless; you will enjoy this semi-biography about one of pop musics legends.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Looking at a legend...By E. Jahnekein a new way. Creativity like Marvin Gayes comes from many sources; especially when he had so many difficult relationships; with women; his family; and with himself.I found this book to be moving and insightful.Id never really considered Gayes influence on R; Kelly; either; although Im not sure if I had that I would have considered at the length that Dyson does; but I do appreciate his willingness to forgive his subjects.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Susan CalderGreat book to read!