Amalie Skram (1846-1905) was one of the first female authors in Scandinavia to create modern female characters in her novels, all of which are based on her biography. These characters do not conform to societal conventions; instead, they resist injustices and oppression imposed by male-dominated circumstances. "Professor Hieronimus" tells the story of the painter Else Kant, who, after a breakdown, enters the psychiatric clinic of Professor Hieronimus to regain her strength. However, there she suddenly finds herself unable to make her own decisions and must adhere to the rules and daily life of the clinic. Even the decision of when she can return to her former life is no longer in her hands. Nonetheless, Else is determined to fight for her autonomy and preserve her dignity.