When We Dead Awaken (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Henrik Ibsen
- First Published: 1899
- Type of Work: Drama
- Type of Plot: Psychological symbolism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Genres: Drama, Psychological drama
- Subjects: Nineteenth century, Death or dying, Hunting or hunters, Sculpting or sculptors, Aging, Norway or Norwegians, Mountaineering
- Locales: Norway
Places Discussed
Seaside resort. Spa on the coast of Norway where the play opens. The artist Rubek and Maia, his wife of four years, are there to rest from travel and to escape the fame Rubek has achieved through production of a sculptural masterpiece. Rubek discovers that he cannot retreat from his role as an artist. The presence at the spa of Irene, the woman who modeled for his masterpiece, helps him realize his destiny. At the same time, Rubek’s wife becomes enamored with the sportsman Ulfheim, who invites her to hunt with him in the mountains. Restless by the seaside,...
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