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
GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26Act Fourth
2Introduction
27Scene First
3Synopsis
28Scene Second
4Historical Context
29Scene Third
5Author Biography
30Scene Fourth
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6Peer Gynt - with original colour illustrations by Arthur Rackham
31Scene Fifth
7The Characters
32Scene Sixth
8Act First
33Scene Seventh
9Scene First
34Scene Eighth
10Scene Second
35Scene Ninth
11Scene Third
36Scene Tenth
12Act Second
37Scene Eleventh
13Scene First
38Scene Twelfth
14Scene Second
39Scene Thirteenth
15Scene Third
40Act Fifth
16Scene Fourth
41Scene First
17Scene Fifth
42Scene Second
18Scene Sixth
43Scene Third
19Scene Seventh
44Scene Fourth
20Scene Eighth
45Scene Fifth
21Act Third
46Scene Sixth
22Scene First
47Scene Seventh
23Scene Second
48Scene Eighth
24Scene Third
49Scene Ninth
25Scene Fourth
50Scene Tenth
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