#OTD in 1864.
Henrik Ibsen arrives in Rome in a self-imposed exile from Norway that will last for 27 years.
Ibsen felt frustrated with the cultural and political climate in Norway. He was disillusioned with the lack of support for the arts and the provincialism he perceived in Norwegian society. He also faced financial difficulties and had trouble making a living through his writing in Norway.
Books by Henrik Ibsen at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/861