Peer Gynt : Draamallinen runoelma by Henrik Ibsen
"Peer Gynt: Draamallinen runoelma" by Henrik Ibsen is a dramatic poem written in the late 19th century. This play explores the life and adventures of the titular character, Peer Gynt, a man who embodies the struggle between reality and fantasy, seeking meaning and identity in a world filled with contradictions and illusions. The storyline features various characters, including his mother Åse and his love interest Solveig, as it unfolds across diverse settings,
from rural Norway to fantastical realms. At the start of "Peer Gynt," we are introduced to Peer, a boastful young man who engages in tall tales and fabrications, provoking both admiration and frustration from his mother, Åse. The opening scenes depict a tense exchange between them, highlighting Peer's penchant for exaggeration, particularly regarding a hunting story. Åse, worried and exasperated, scolds Peer for his irresponsible behavior and lack of ambition, setting the tone for her protective yet critical relationship with him. The dialogue gives an early sense of Peer's character—passionate, reckless, and filled with dreams of grandeur—but it also foreshadows the tumultuous journey ahead as he navigates love, identity, and the pursuit of acceptance in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ibsen, Henrik, 1828-1906 |
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| Translator | Manninen, Otto, 1872-1950 |
| Title | Peer Gynt : Draamallinen runoelma |
| Original Publication | Porvoo: WSOY, 1926. |
| Note | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_Gynt https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_Gynt |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Norwegian drama -- Translations into Finnish |
| Subject | Gynt, Peer (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75544 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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