The sea possesses a power over one's moods that has the effect of a will. The sea can hypnotize. Nature in general can do so.
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Henrik Ibsen was a 19th-century Norwegian playwright. Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright. He is considered one of the world's pre-eminent writers of the 19th century and is often referred to as "the father of modern drama." He pioneered theatrical realism but also wrote lyrical epic works. Read more on Wikipedia →