Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä
1891
A historical drama written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around the power struggles and personal ambitions of various noble characters in Norway during the 13th century, particularly focusing on the character of Hookon Hookoninpoika, who is vying for the kingship amidst conflict and rivalry. The narrative delves into themes of legitimacy, duty, and the impact of personal choices on political landscapes. The opening of the play unfolds in the churchyard of Bergen, where characters gather for a significant event: the ''raudankannanta,'' a ceremony that determines the legitimacy of Hookon as a king. As anxiety and anticipation fill the air, Skule Jaarli and Nikolaus Piispa express premonitions of turmoil ahead. The moment culminates with Inga Varteigin's announcement that Hookon has passed the trial of carrying the iron, proving his right to claim the throne. The stage is set for conflict as various factions within the royal court grapple with their ambitions and alliances, hinting at the intricate interplay of personal and political motives that will drive the plot forward.
Editions
Link to this book
Add a free, dofollow link to Lex on your blog, forum, syllabus, or reading list.
<a href="https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481"><img src="https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg" alt="Read Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä by Henrik Ibsen free on Lex" width="160" height="40"></a>[](https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481)[url=https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481][img]https://lex-books.com/badges/read-on-lex.svg[/img][/url]Read Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä by Henrik Ibsen free on Lex: https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481Cite this book
Reading this edition for a paper or guide? Copy a citation.
Ibsen, Henrik. Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä. Lex, lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481.Ibsen, H. (1891). Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481Ibsen, Henrik. Kuninkaan-Alut: Historiallinen Näytelmä Viidessä Näytöksessä. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/kuninkaan-alut-historiallinen-n-ytelm-viidess-n-yt-ksess-ac05c4a4-ac82-461b-b3cd-391bdfc97481.