The Lady from the Sea

by Henrik Ibsen · first published 1888

The Lady from the Sea (Norwegian: Fruen fra havet) is a play written in 1888 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen inspired by the ballad Agnete og Havmanden. The drama was first translated in English by Eleanor Marx in 1890. The drama introduces the character of Hilde Wangel who is again portrayed in Ibsen's later play The Master Builder. Hilde Wangel has been portrayed twice in contemporary film, most recently in the 2014 film titled A Master Builder.

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Original language:

Norwegian

Year page:

1888