Description
Henrik Ibsen's epic verse drama, *Peer Gynt*, chronicles the fantastical and often tumultuous journey of its titular character, a boastful and imaginative young man ostracized by his community. Driven by a restless spirit and a penchant for tall tales, Peer embarks on a lifelong odyssey across continents and through various historical epochs, encountering a surreal cast of characters and grappling with his own elusive identity. This seminal work explores profound themes of self-deception, the search for meaning, and the consequences of a life lived in pursuit of fleeting desires. Renowned for its poetic language and symbolic depth, *Peer Gynt* remains a powerful and thought-provoking examination of the human condition, famously set to music by Edvard Grieg.
Available Editions
paperback
Oxford University Press, USA
Published Jan 26, 1999
192 pages
ISBN: 9780192837462
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Details
First Published
1867
Language
nor
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Peer Gynt by Henrik Ibsen.