Decorah-area readers will have a chance to discuss a classic Scandinavian drama from home this fall when Vesterheim hosts its next online Bokprat gathering. The free program will focus on Henrik Ibsen’s Lady From the Sea, an 1888 play about marriage, anxiety, love and difficult personal choices.
The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Central time. It will take place through Zoom rather than at Vesterheim’s museum, so participants can join remotely from Decorah or elsewhere.
How to register for Vesterheim’s Zoom discussion
There is no charge to attend, but advance registration is required. Readers interested in taking part should complete the registration process through Vesterheim’s event listing before the program begins.
After registering, participants will be able to join the Zoom conversation on the scheduled Wednesday evening. Vesterheim’s event listing serves as the registration point and provides the information needed to participate online.
- 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
What the book group will explore
First published in 1888, Lady From the Sea 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 drama develops.
Concerned about Ellida, Doctor Wangel asks his former headmaster, Arnholm, to visit in an effort to help her. The play examines the pressure love can place on a person’s heart and the difficult decisions that may follow.
The Nov. 11 program is part of Vesterheim’s recurring Bokprat series. The name “Bokprat” means “book group” in Norwegian, and the online gatherings focus on Scandinavian authors and Scandinavian life. The series offers readers an ongoing opportunity for literary discussion and connection.
For Decorah-area residents who want to participate, registering through Vesterheim’s event listing is the next step. Because the discussion is online, attendees will not need to travel to the museum for the program.