Peer Gynt: A Dramatic Poem (Oxford World's Classics)
by Henrik Ibsen, Christopher Fry, Johann Fillinger
Peer Gynt follows the erratic life of a Norwegian man who embarks on fantastical adventures across the world, grappling with his sense of self and purpose. Henrik Ibsen's dramatic poem, in this Oxford World's Classics edition translated by Christopher Fry and Johann Fillinger, offers a poetic journey through imagination and reality.
About This Book
Peer Gynt: A Dramatic Poem is a renowned work by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, originally published in 1867. It blends elements of fantasy, satire, and philosophical inquiry into a narrative that explores themes of identity and human ambition.
This edition from Oxford World's Classics presents the text in an accessible English translation, crafted by Christopher Fry and Johann Fillinger. The translators aim to capture the rhythmic and poetic essence of Ibsen's original Norwegian verse.
As a dramatic poem, Peer Gynt is structured for both reading and performance, featuring vivid imagery and a sprawling cast of characters that accompany the protagonist on his global wanderings.
The work stands as a cornerstone of modern literature, influencing theater and poetry with its innovative form and depth of character exploration.
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