{"product_id":"peer-gynt-william-archer-9781025900919","title":"Peer Gynt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Peer Gynt\" is a cornerstone of world literature and a masterpiece of the 19th-century stage. Written as a verse drama, this work follows the life and misadventures of its titular anti-hero, a charming but deceitful peasant who travels from the rugged Norwegian mountains to the North African desert and beyond. Merging elements of folklore, satire, and existential philosophy, the play explores complex themes of identity, self-delusion, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is rich with supernatural encounters-including the iconic scenes in the hall of the Mountain King-and poignant human drama. As the protagonist attempts to \"be himself\" through selfishness and escapism, his journey serves as a universal allegory for the human condition. This translation captures the poetic depth and cultural significance of Henrik Ibsen's most celebrated work, showcasing why it remains a vital piece of the theatrical canon. Readers will find in \"Peer Gynt\" a profound blending of reality and fantasy that continues to influence modern literature and the performing arts. It stands as a powerful exploration of the soul and the consequences of a life lived without a moral compass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Archer,Charles Archer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102590091X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025900919\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.99lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.67d","brand":"William Archer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48852765966591,"sku":"9781025900919","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/peer-gynt-william-archer-9781025900919","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}