Readers in Decorah can explore Henrik Ibsen’s 1888 drama Lady From the Sea from home this fall when Vesterheim hosts its next Bokprat discussion online. The free program is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time.
The conversation will take place through Zoom instead of inside Vesterheim’s museum. Participants in Decorah and elsewhere can therefore join the literary program without traveling to the museum for the evening discussion.
How to register for Vesterheim’s online discussion
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Vesterheim’s event listing provides the registration process and the information participants need to join the online gathering. After registering, attendees will be able to access the Zoom discussion at the scheduled time.
- Book: Lady From the Sea by Henrik Ibsen
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
- Time: 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time
- Location: Online through Zoom
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Required in advance
The source does not identify a separate in-person component. Readers interested in participating should use Vesterheim’s event listing for registration and online access details.
What “Lady From the Sea” explores
First published in 1888, Ibsen’s drama follows Ellida and Doctor Wangel, a married couple. Doctor Wangel is a widower with two daughters, while Ellida becomes increasingly anxious and begins behaving strangely as the play develops.
Concerned about Ellida, Doctor Wangel asks his former headmaster, Arnholm, to visit in an effort to help her. The drama examines the pressure love can place on a person’s heart and the difficult personal decisions that may follow.
Vesterheim’s Nov. 11 program is part of the museum’s recurring Bokprat series. The Norwegian word “Bokprat” means “book group,” and the online gatherings focus on Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The series offers readers an ongoing opportunity to discuss literature and connect with others interested in Scandinavian culture.
For Decorah-area readers planning to attend, advance registration through Vesterheim’s event listing is the next step. Because the discussion is online, participants will not need to travel to Vesterheim on the night of the program.