Doll -Softcover Volume 1 (Doll)

Book Description

In these haunting tales, dolls--human-like androids--have an uncanny way of working themselves into the lives of their masters: A woman develops an unusual closeness to doll that she takes beyond the grave...A man wants to make his doll into the perfect human lover...A father buys his son a doll to help him get over the death of his mother. Doll examines the question of what it means to be truly human.

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A Gothic Trip into the Dark Side of Humanity.......2006-03-09

Androids are a common icon in science-fiction; crafted in the image of man, they're fascinating and frightening, and all too often used in the story of machine revolt. But deep down, we understand that we are their creators to begin with, and were the first to be corrupt. So what do they see in a world that only emotionless beings look upon?

Doll, written and illustrated by Mitsukazu Mihara, is a dark, twisted anthology that dives into the darkest parts of humanity. In these tales, the stories follow the lives of maid servants called Dolls, and their owners. Both frightening and beautiful, these androids are programmed by the SG Corp, the top manufacturer of Dolls, to serve mankind. In this world, Remodellers, who illegally change the dolls for, 'specific needs' rule the underground, people who appear normal are secretly insane, and the most powerful words you will hear in these books are, 'That's an Order.'

In the spirit of the Twilight Zone, the stories can be counted on to deal with dark topics. This is pulled off with very deep characters, no matter how few their appearances and actions, an eerie art style, and the Gothic Lolita costumes that most characters are donned in. The endings can be anywhere from heart warming to tear-jerking to downright terrifying, so there's no telling where you'll end up once you begin.

And though they appear to be a series of shorts, these tales are slowly tying together into a dark, shocking, and complex story. Among the most noted characters are the Kirishima's, the creators of the prototype Dolls, a remodeller named Ichiro, and his nameless assistant. Remember, no one is who they seem in this series, so as time goes on, more is revealed about the world of Dolls and the impact it has on their lives.

Now, as a warning, these books are VERY intense. The stories are disturbing and twisted, and some of the people in these books are so evil it will make you sick. A warning especially towards the 3rd book, the only one with an M rating, for a very good reason. There is gore, violence, sexual content, and frightening images. So if you can't handle this sort of thing, then this is a series you should avoid. If not, then I can guarantee that you're in for a twisted, psychological trip that turns out into one of the most shocking endings you'll ever see. Doll isn't just a manga; it's a fictional triumph.

I'M ALIVE TOO MASTER.......2005-10-23

Doll is an anthology of robot stories that show people getting more in touch with their humanity through interaction with artificial lifeforms and showing that these "Dolls" sometimes have more admirable traits than the people they serve. In this volume we have women and men who have failed to find satisfying relationships with humans finding their happiness with robot companions, and in some cases, falling in love with them because they are unloved by society. There is also teen angst when a widowed man buys a doll to give his son a sense of a family unit and sentimental drama when a man wants to transfer his wife's personality into a doll before her mind totally dies.

Doll went a little deeper than most manga in questioning the nature of life and happiness. It also painted pretty deftly the hypocrises and wrong assumptions that humans make about themselves in their everyday lives. And what exactly seperates us from the robots? According to Mihara, not much. If you like Twilight Zone type sci-fi with very little overtness, you should check out Doll.

Different Tragedies.......2005-08-09

Even though DOLL is classified as science fiction, and the doll (rather like androids) theme is strong throughout, that's not the main focus.
It's divided into six different stories, each one involving many of the sadder aspects and emotions of human life. If you want to be cheered up, this manga won't do that for you, although I don't think it would make you sad, either. Since it deals with the way people can grow (or be torn) apart, and the voids and obessions resulting from that, it's very thought-provoking and unique. The difference between the tired, angry, sad, or blank expressions of humans (although there is some happiness too) and the long-lashed concern of dolls is fascinating.
DOLL doesn't preach; it Questions. When a human cares for nothing but a doll, and a doll cares for its (her? his?) and others' safety and happiness, who really is humane? And what makes us different from anything else, anyway?
Maybe after reading DOLL you'll find some answers.

Dolls, just robots or mirrors of the human soul?.......2005-01-25

Being a fan of sci-fi robots I decided to give Doll a try. And I found a great manga of robot stories which are touching, warm and sometimes tragic. They are lovers, mothers and sometimes the mirrors that allow us to see the truth within outselves. After all, robots can't lie, no matter how much we lie to ourselves. Great artwork and nice stand alone stories. Already have the second volume and enjoy that one too!

Great manga!.......2005-01-21

One of my favorite mangas. These individual stories revolving around the droids known as "dolls" are highly enjoyable and often deep, meaningful, as well as macabre. Though the later volumes are not as good as the first, I am amazed at how the mangaka is able to create a great variety of compelling and thoughtful tales around a single subject.

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though it seems derivitive its not
PEACH-PIT shows a little more depth...

Rozen Maiden Volume 1 (Rozen Maiden)
Peach-pit
Manufacturer: TokyoPop
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ASIN: 1598163124

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Jun Sakurada has withdrawn from the outside world--friends, school, even his little sister, who loves him dearly and cares for him in their parents' absence. To cope with the severity of his personal exile, Jun has taken to ordering products online and then returning them just before the grace period ends. But when a website instructs him to place an order for a beautifully rendered doll in his desk drawer, what arrives in the morning can't be returned. From the creators of the manga hit DearS comes this metaphysical comedy about the trials of loneliness internet shopping.

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though it seems derivitive its not .......2006-09-15

im a huge anime and manga fan ive even been to japan or a while so i have seen and heard and read a lot from that great country and so far rozen maiden presents itself with an air ive not encounterd before yes the characters are archtype in some regards but i like it there believe able and the alice game and the demon of laplace do a nice job of adding a real sense of menace to the tone of the book

PEACH-PIT shows a little more depth..........2006-09-06

Now, first impressions of PEACH-PIT's popular harem title DEARS left me wanting, so I was a little skeptical when it came to Rozen Maiden... but, I'm always up for giving an author a second chance (I've I'd've been any different, I would've never given Ken Akamatsu's Love Hina a chance after failing to like any part of A.I.Love You).

I digress...

Rozen Maiden tells the story of Jun, a hikikomori (a young shut-in, an archetype on the rise in Japan) who's abusive to his worried sister and whose only pleasure seems to be ordering strange items online. Very EMO, very dramatic... One day, he recieves a ridiculous order form, which inevitably leads to Jun becoming the human servant of fifth Rozen Maiden doll, Shinku.

The volume pretty much covers the introduction of the protagonists and villain (Suigintou) and begins to work out the kinks in their burgeoning relationships while hinting at dark mysteries on the parts of both the Rozen Maidens and Jun himself (he didn't just become a shut-in, after all).

The art style is soft shojou and is just the right mix of internally consistant realism and super-deformed/chibi frames to highlight comedic and ironic one liners.

Look for references to children's litertature in the various themes and characters (as the overall series itself borrows characters and lore from Lewis Carrol).

Vampire Doll: Guilt-na-Zan Volume 1 (Vampire Doll Guilt-Na-Zan)

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The Funniest Vampire Manga You'll Ever Read
Vampires Rock
A must have for any manga readers.
Highly recommended for anyone who likes comedy!
Lovely Goth type manga!

Vampire Doll: Guilt-na-Zan Volume 1 (Vampire Doll Guilt-Na-Zan)
Erika Kari
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ASIN: 1598165194
Release Date: 2006-09-05

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The Funniest Vampire Manga You'll Ever Read.......2007-03-21

Vampire Doll is a Manga centering around a vampire, Guilt-na-Zan who was sealed into a cross 100 years ago by a very powerful exorcist. Now 100 years later, a descendant of the exorcist (Kyoji) has released the spirit of Guilt-na-Zan into the body of a wax doll created to look like his sister. Since it is modern times, the need for an exorcist has been drastically reduced so Kyoji has plenty of hobbies and has "employed" Guilt-na (his name when he is in "doll form") to be the family servant or else he'll be placed back in the cross from which he was released.

Now, Guilt-na-Zan has to put up with the doll form and the magical girlie powers that he has while in this form (instead of his normal dark black magic). However, not all is well, as Kyoichi (also known as Night Veil and Kyoji's older brother) repeatedly attempts to steal the cross that he believes to hold the Spirit of Guilt-na-Zan to use him to do his bidding. Kyoji uses Guilt-na to foil his brother's crazy schemes by allowing him to drink 1CC of blood from his sister Tonae, the blood of Tonae allows Guilt-na to transform into his "normal" self Guilt-na-Zan.

There are several little adventures in this one little book, all pretty much following along the same lines of foiling Night Veil's very stupid schemes.

This manga is almost bursting with all the comedy held inside of it, there's always something happening to make you laugh, there's a fair share of battles featuring Guilt-na/Guilt-na-Zan, and even some crazy villians in this story, including one who sucks the wickedness from people turning a school into a veritable love fest.

If you love vampires and you love lots of comedy and crazy situations, then you will definetly love this manga.

Vampires Rock.......2007-01-19

Awesome book. Great storyline. If you like the unreal this the book to read.

A must have for any manga readers........2007-01-18

I suddenly got on a Vampire kick and wanted some new manga all in one thought...so I shot over to the manga department of Borders, and ran straight to the V titles. At first, I skipped right over this series, it was so short! But, when the other Vampire mangas failed to grab my attention, I pulled this book off the shelf.
The cover art was amazing, so I flipped it over and read the paltry summary on the back. I decided to buy it, and grabbed the 2nd book while I was at it.
I was hooked as soon as I started reading. The atrwork is beautiful and the dialogue. The dialogue is amazingly funny. Great jokes, unforgettable characters and a plot with fun twists and turns, but not enough to confuse you or get you angry about it. Its one of those mangas you will rant about for a week and re-read a thousand times.
I'm an addict now. Personally, I can't wait for Vampire Doll merchandise and the like. Give it a try. There is something in it for everyone. Its not a traditional dark-emo-goth story. Its got humor, light-heartedness and a slough of characters who buzz in your head all day. You'll remember the snappy lines...and repeat them to friends. I loved it instantly, and I know you will, too.

Highly recommended for anyone who likes comedy!.......2006-10-10

As much as I'm not a goth, not interested in vampires, could care less about dolfies, and ignore bishounen, I have to say Vampire Doll quickly became my most recommended manga on my comedy list. No emo-angst here -- Vampire Doll asks the simple premise: What if you were a modern-day Exorcist who'd rather design dollfies than clean the house (or take over the world)? That's right, resurrect a Vampire Count Lord to be the maid and put him into a really cute *girl* wax doll! (And give him appropriate magical powers, like summoning teddy bears, and conjuring sweets and cake. Yay! Cake!) Vampire Doll also has a strong cast of supporting characters. My own favorite is the Exorcist's black sheep brother who stole the family artifacts -- and found out, the hard way, that they were *all* cursed. Probably the only challenge to this manga is how it will maintain the crazy momentum of the opening pages. Shoujo and goth readers will love the art and bishonen. Everyone will love the comedy.

Lovely Goth type manga!.......2006-09-06

I was attracted to this title by the cover first of all. When I read the back I knew it looked good. I must say as far has darker type manga art goes this book hit the mark! The art is wonderful and enjoyable to look at. The storyline is also enjoyable and interesting.
The plot is that a aristocratic vampire was sealed away into a cross by a exorsist. 100 years later that exorsist's great great grandson releases the vampires spirit into a doll. A human sized wax girl doll. Not only can the Vampire not do magic anymore but he must work for the exorsist who released him!
This book is funny funny funny with good drawings. I label it a must have!!!

Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882

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Excellent book!!!
Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882
as good as all the other Frances Grimble books
What An Excellent Book!!
Wow!

Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882

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ASIN: 0963651757

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Excellent book!!!.......2007-05-14

This is a great book for seamstresses with some experience(I think it would be too hard for beginners.It would be good if you have some comprehenesion on sizing(drafting patterns yourself for example)but that isn't even necessary.I think it would be easier though:)

Frances Grimble gives clear instructions for changing patterns to size and even to different body shapes(large bust, short back etc.
You do need to take some time for this, but well, you'll have an authentic pattern in your hands, how great is that?;)And there are so many in this book! I was having a very hard time finding real historical patterns in The Netherlands(so far found one french journal from 1902)and I feel like a kid in a candystore now.:)I <3 this book already.

You can make a complete outfit, from undergarments to overgarments.

If you have some sewing experience and you love this period it is really a great book!

Amazon's service is excellent too. It didn't take very long for the item to arrive(from US to the Netherlands)(with one step faster shipping, expidited?)it was even a lot faster then the estimated arrival time.

Fashions of the Gilded Age, Volume 1: Undergarments, Bodices, Skirts, Overskirts, Polonaises, and Day Dresses 1877-1882.......2006-08-16

This book is wonderful. I believe I own every book Frances Grimble has written and anxiously await more. The variety of patterns is amazing and allows the experienced sewer to create their own designs from various components, like sleeves and collars. This sure beats trying to decipher the patterns in an original 1890's issue of Harpers!

as good as all the other Frances Grimble books.......2006-03-22

This book contains patterns for the following:
corsets, hoopskirts and bustles (some)
underclothing and negligee wear (quite a few)
day and evening skirts (only about four)
day bodices (quite a few)
evening bodices (some)
overskirts (some)
polonaises (some)
day dresses (quite a few)

some = around ten
quite a few = over 20

I would recommend this book for anyone who likes victorian costuming. It not only works as a pattern book, but as a source book, having lots of pictures you can use for reference. Even if you just look through it, it really can help you understand the styles of that era.

What An Excellent Book!!.......2005-01-13

The pictures and descriptions within the book are an excellent reference if you are researching and intending on recreating one of these beautiful designs. Advanced knowledge of sewing skills is a must for those who wish to recreate these (definantly not for the novice sewer). Frances Grimble, you've done it again. Please keep them coming. I will buy every book you put out.

Wow!.......2004-09-29

There's just so MUCH material in this book--so many pictures and patterns and so many pages of hard-to-find information. Women's styles of the period were intricate, with separate bodices, overskirts, and skirts, or with polonaises (a bodice with the overskirt attached) and skirts. This book separates patterns for bodices, skirts, overskirts, and polonaises to mix and match however you want. It also gives patterns for whole dresses, but you can mix their components too.

There are far more patterns for EVERYTHING than I've ever seen anywhere else. There were many, many ways of cutting and draping an overskirt or a polonaise. In this book it's amazing to see fashion plates of overskirts that look similar in the plates, but the cut and drape shown by the pattern pieces is quite different. There are even 19 patterns for chemises.

This book will keep me busy for a long time!

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I found it interesting ^^
Very Good
Not particularly interesting.
An Interesting Read

Dolls, Volume 1 (Dolls)

Manufacturer: VIZ Media LLC
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I found it interesting ^^.......2006-04-26

I found Dolls by a sneek peek sent from VIZ, they don't do international shiping now thought. Anyway, I was drawn to the great cover art and bought all 4 of them. They are short stories about people and "plant dolls', the plant dolls need extreme care such as 3 times a day you give them milk and once a week a sugar cookie. Some are sad and some are positive stories but all in all I belive that its the drawing thats best. I recomend this if you love short stories before sleeping. ^^

Very Good.......2005-06-16

I started reading this manga at Borders, and I like it a lot.
It's about a shop in Chinatown that sells living plant dolls, but the owners must follow very specific instructions. Of course, they don't usually do too well. I can't remember too well, but I think most of the stories have happy endings.

The art is pretty, especially the dolls. It's keeps you interested.

This series reminds me a lot of "Pet Shop of Horrors". If you like that one, you'll probably like this too.

Not particularly interesting........2005-02-08

I picked this up when I picked up the manga series "Doll" by Mihara. Interestingly enough, the two mangas have almost the exact same premise. However, Mihara's series treats the subject in much more interesting and thoughful ways. I found this manga to be rather boring.

An Interesting Read.......2004-11-10

I picked up this series because I read the description on the publisher's site and it sounded intriguing. Sure enough, it was. First, I was immediately drawn into the beautiful cover art. As I read it, I thought how... strange it was! The dolls are called "plant dolls," which are living girl dolls who drink milk three times a week and a sugar cookie once a week, and they choose their owners. If they are not well taken care of, they either wilt or become an "adult."

The owner of the doll shop kind of reminds me of Count D from Pet Shop of Horrors, and the concept of the story is a little similar as well, except replacng pets with dolls. It is also a little similiar to Doll, a manga about artificial intelligence dolls, except these dolls are much different, and much stranger.

I reccommend taking a look into this unique series. Its short stories range from touching to entertaining to sad. I think there's only four volumes of this series. Dolls will certainly be a new part of my manga collection. :)

Doll And Creature Volume 1: Everything Turns Gray

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Doll And Creature Volume 1: Everything Turns Gray
Rick Remender , John Heebink , and Mike Manley
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Religion is outlawed and blase hedonism is the norm, in the skewed future of Doll and Creature. Unleashed into this godless society is a horrible new drug, Gray Matter, which physically transforms its users into monsters, called "Hydes." As the cities rot a mysterious creature emerges with only one instinct: hunt down the Hydes to rid society of them.

Transformers Generation One: More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 1 (Transformers Generation One)

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Nice companion book (Volume 1 of 2)
Volume One.....for any hardcore fan
Good, but not definitive.
Transformers Generation One: Guidebook Vol. 1
Transformer Guidbook 1

Transformers Generation One: More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 1 (Transformers Generation One)
Brad Mick , Adam Patyk , and Various
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The Transformers: Infiltration (Transformers)

ASIN: 0973381760

Book Description

Ultra who? Rodimus what? Fear not Transfans; all questions shall be answered thanks to this comprehensive who's who of Dreamwave's all-new Transformers universe. More Than Meets the Eye gives readers the lowdown on all their favorite robots in disguise.

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Nice companion book (Volume 1 of 2).......2005-09-29

An enjoyable book listing the personalities and abilities of numerous Generation 1 Transformers. I picked up the book out of nostalgia sake (grew up with the original Transformers) and enjoyed it! It's unfortunate the Dreamwave Productions publishers went out of business though. Their work on the Generation 1 Transformers help promise and potential. I recommend picking up the Dreamwave trade paperbacks collections if you enjoy the original 80's Transformers.

Volume One.....for any hardcore fan .......2005-09-07

Yes...Im a big fan of the decepticons, and a huge dork about the transformers.. The book is great,but the pages are really small, volume one only goes up to the letter "P"...so all the other characters are in the second volume, which I think is a load of crap !!! $25 bucks for half the characters..you'll end up spending $50 bucks !! thats crazy !! just a way to get more money out of our pockets right..dont get me wrong, its a a good book, but you only get half the characters and the book is small.

Good, but not definitive........2005-09-06

These two volumes represent Dreamwave's effort to provide a guidebook for all of the G1 transformers. I'm not talking about inductively coupled wire coils, but the fiction spawned by the 1980s toyline.

Transformers are silicon-based lifeforms from the planet Cybertron with the ability to change into different objects. Two groups, Decepticons and Autobots, wage war against each other. Under most versions of the story, Deceptions attack and board an Autobot spacecraft, which ends up crashing into Earth a long time ago. Volcanic activity today awakens the Autobot spacecraft, which erroneously rebuilds the Decepticons as earth machines, identifying them as the planet's dominant life. The Decepticons, with classic characters like Starscream, Rumble, and Soundwave, under Megatron's leadership set out to enslave the planet's "fleshing" inhabitants and use its natural resources to make Cyberton the galaxy's predominant military power. The Autobots, with the help of a few humans (and the opposition of others!) work to stop them.

At its best the entries really shine, but the comprehensive effort lacks consistency and generality across universes. The outstanding penciling in many places left me in awe. I observe, however, all characters are not drawn at the same skill level. Moreover, the coloring lacks complexity and takes away from the penciling to some extent.

The guidebooks are very comprehensive. For instance, I really appreciate the personal information on individual micromasters. The entries on omega sentinels, pretender shells, size/mass conversion technology, teleportation, sparks, space bridges and so forth also add a nice touch. I'm annoyed by the presentation of the neo-G1 history as if it is authoritative; I suspect most fans regard this history as a strange aberration that strays too far from the original stories.

Overall, one hesitates to take the "official" guidebooks as gospel, but they're still fun items to own.

Transformers Generation One: Guidebook Vol. 1.......2005-03-29

This book contains lots of info about your favorite characters from the original Transformers including the toy characters as well. It also includes some characters' personal rivalry with another. I highly recommend this book for any Transformers Fans.

Transformer Guidbook 1.......2005-01-05

This book has some great details, with full color pictures on glossy paper. It give the bios, abilities, strengths and weakness of all the Autobots and Decepticon from the beginning and other Transformers I have never seen from the original that came out in the late 1980's from Marvel Comics and Hasbro.

I wish they had put this book into one instead of two volumes and if possible in hard back cover like the Transformers "The Ultimate Guide".

If you like the Transformers from the 1980's, I think you will like this guidebook.

The Dollmakers Workbook: Baby Dolls (Volume 1)

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The Dollmakers Workbook: Baby Dolls (Volume 1)
Mildred Seeley
Manufacturer: Mildred Seeley
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ASIN: B000KBAK40

Four Major Plays: Volume 1: A Doll House; The Wild Duck; Hedda Gabler; The Master Builder (Signet Classics)

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Compelling classics
Engrossing!
Hedda Gabler

Four Major Plays: Volume 1: A Doll House; The Wild Duck; Hedda Gabler; The Master Builder (Signet Classics)
Henrik Ibsen
Manufacturer: Signet Classics
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ASIN: 0451524063

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The greatest works by the father of modern theater

Brilliantly exemplifying his landmark contribution to the theater, A Doll House, The Wild Duck, Hedda Gabler, and The Master Builder are truly the greatest and best known works of Henrik Ibsen.

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Compelling classics.......2006-05-19

I had to read A Doll House and the Wild Duck for one of my classes, and this was the edition recommended to us by the professor. I was so caught up in Ibsen that I went back and read Hedda Gabler and Master Builder in my spare time, and was not disappointed.

For those who are not familar with Ibsen, his plays are studies of human interaction and psychology, and this collection slants towards the tragic (meaning that it's not quite over until someone dies). There's certain patterns readers will notice, how characters lives are inter-connected by past secrets or relations they haven't been quite honest about, and how a character's unfulfilled life is linked to past actions and someone else's meddling hand. But it's all very compelling, and once you've gotten the names straight and how everyone is related to each other, you're sucked into the drama of these lives.

Of course if you don't like your modern drama depressing then this might not be for you. But any serious playwright/drama student needs to read Ibsen, and this is a fine place to start.

Engrossing!.......2001-03-01

Ibsen is one of the most important playwrights to ever grace this earth, and it is not difficult to see why after reading this collection of plays. "The Doll House" is immediately fascinating, perhaps the easiest to understand out of this group of plays. It teaches the lesson that one must learn to stand on one's own, to carry out the cliché -- "to find oneself" -- but the lesson is not learned by the main character until the stage has been skillfully set in order to make the ending all the more compelling. The strongest play is perhaps "Hedda Gabler," whose upper class heroine, Hedda, is one of the most abstract and intriguing female characters ever written for a play. Devious and suffocating in her new middle class surroundings after marrying a rather dull man, her frustrations play out and alienate the other characters. The other characters are not merely accessories; they ARE the play when one juxtaposes them with Hedda. "The Wild Duck" is not as strong a play, and the dullest of the group, but is also worth a read. Overall, the collection is a quick and engrossing read.

Hedda Gabler.......1998-02-19

Hedda gabler is a tale of a woman in the victorian ages. She was recently married to a man who considered writing a book "The Brabant in the middle ages" an exiting topic. She is torn between the role she must portray and the role she wants. The play shows the fall from grace and the decline of Hedda Gablers power. It is a powerful play and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Anyone who read the play and wants to help me with a staging essay. amieDicaprio@yahoo.com

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The American Doll Artist; Volume 1
Bullard Helen
Manufacturer: Summit Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000O7BGWA

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