PEER GYNT (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Norwegian Verse Drama of Folklore, Trolls, Exile, and the Dreamer Antihero's Search for SelfBy Henrik Ibsen
Length7h 27m
About this audiobook
Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt is a sprawling dramatic poem that follows its boastful, evasive hero from rural Norway through dream, exile, sensual temptation, and metaphysical reckoning. Written in verse and infused with folklore, satire, and symbolic fantasy, the work stands between Romantic nationalism and modernist psychological drama. Its episodic structure, troll-haunted landscapes, and philosophical dialogues make it both theatrical adventure and searching critique of selfhood. In an illustrated edition, the visual dimension heightens the play's mythic atmosphere and its movement between the comic, grotesque, and sublime. Ibsen, the great Norwegian dramatist, wrote Peer Gynt in 1867 while living abroad, at a moment when he was reconsidering national identity, moral responsibility, and the illusions by which individuals construct themselves. Although later renowned for realist social dramas such as A Doll's House and Ghosts, Ibsen here uses fantasy to expose evasions that realism would later anatomize in domestic life. This edition is recommended for readers interested in world drama, Scandinavian literature, folklore, and the origins of modern psychological theatre. It rewards both first-time readers and seasoned scholars with its linguistic energy, philosophical depth, and unforgettable portrait of a man struggling to become himself.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 19, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PEER GYNT (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
26Scene First
2Introduction
27Scene Second
3Synopsis
28Scene Third
4Historical Context
29Scene Fourth
5Author Biography
30Scene Fifth
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6The Characters
31Scene Sixth
7Act First
32Scene Seventh
8Scene First
33Scene Eighth
9Scene Second
34Scene Ninth
10Scene Third
35Scene Tenth
11Act Second
36Scene Eleventh
12Scene First
37Scene Twelfth
13Scene Second
38Scene Thirteenth
14Scene Third
39Act Fifth
15Scene Fourth
40Scene First
16Scene Fifth
41Scene Second
17Scene Sixth
42Scene Third
18Scene Seventh
43Scene Fourth
19Scene Eighth
44Scene Fifth
20Act Third
45Scene Sixth
21Scene First
46Scene Seventh
22Scene Second
47Scene Eighth
23Scene Third
48Scene Ninth
24Scene Fourth
49Scene Tenth
25Act Fourth
50Analysis
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