Peer Gynt

by Henrik Ibsen

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Overview

Peer Gynt is a famous five-act verse play written in 1867 by Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen. It follows Peer, a boastful, imaginative, and irresponsible anti-hero, as he journeys from Norwegian fjords to North African deserts in a quest for self-realization, ego, and escape from reality.

It is one of Ibsen's best known and most widely performed plays.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	0486426866
Publisher
Publication date	November 1867
Language	English
Pages	264 pages

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About the Author

Henrik Ibsen

Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.