Peer Gynt - with original colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Norwegian Verse Drama of Trolls, Folklore, Satire, and SelfhoodBy Henrik Ibsen
Length7h 26m
About this audiobook
Henrik Ibsen's Peer Gynt is a dramatic poem of restless movement, mythic extravagance, and psychological inquiry, following its boastful Norwegian antihero from rural folk landscapes through fantastic encounters with trolls, deserts, madhouses, and finally the reckoning of old age. Written in supple verse and rich with satire, folklore, and existential irony, the work stands between Romantic nationalism and modern drama, transforming the picaresque adventure into a searching meditation on selfhood, evasion, and moral responsibility. Arthur Rackham's original colour illustrations deepen its fairy-tale atmosphere, giving visual form to the grotesque and enchanted worlds Ibsen conjures. Ibsen, born in Norway in 1828, became one of the defining figures of modern European theatre. Though later famous for realist masterpieces such as A Doll's House and Ghosts, he wrote Peer Gynt during years of self-imposed exile, when distance from Norway sharpened both his critique and imaginative attachment to its legends, landscapes, and social character. This edition is recommended for readers who value literary classics in visually distinguished form: it offers a landmark text made newly vivid through Rackham's haunting artistry.
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
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (9.7K)
Includes Goodreads
GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Peer Gynt - with original colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham (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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