Professor Rubek, a famous sculptor, is touring the Norwegian coast with his restless young wife Maia when he meets Irene, the model who posed for his masterpiece years before and who believes he took her soul. Their encounter drives all four of the principal characters, including a bear-hunting squire, up into the mountains.
Ibsen’s final drama, a stark meditation on art and life, in William Archer’s translation with his introduction. Download the free EPUB.