Peer Gynt (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169285750)

Peer Gynt is a five-act play written by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It was first published in 1867 and premiered in Oslo in 1876. The play is loosely based on the Norwegian fairy tale of the same name and follows the life of the titular character, Peer Gynt. Peer Gynt is a young man who is a dreamer and a liar. He is constantly running away from his problems and trying to find happiness in different places. He travels from Norway to Africa, from the mountains to the sea, and meets a variety of characters along the way. The play explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. Peer Gynt's journey is one of self-discovery, as he learns about himself and the world around him. He is confronted with his own flaws and shortcomings, and ultimately must face the consequences of his actions. The play is known for its surreal and fantastical elements, including trolls, witches, and other mythical creatures. It also features music and poetry, with several famous pieces including ""In the Hall of the Mountain King"" and ""Morning Mood."" Overall, Peer Gynt is a complex and thought-provoking play that explores the human condition and the search for meaning in life. It is a classic of Norwegian literature and has been adapted into various forms, including operas, ballets, and films.For my part, may Ingrid of Hegstad go marry whoever she pleases. It's all one to me. [Looks down at his clothes.] My breeches are torn. am ragged and grim.-If only I had something new to put on now.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henrik Ibsen
ISBN-10: 1169285759
ISBN-13: 9781169285750
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.50d