"The Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 04 (of 11)" by Henrik Ibsen is a collection of dramatic works that centers on "Peer Gynt," a dramatic poem from the 1800s that blends fantasy and satire to chronicle the life of Peer Gynt, a young man from Norway known for his imagination and tall tales. The story begins with Peer's interactions with his mother, Åse, who is constantly scolding him for his elaborate stories and lack of responsibility. Peer tells his mother an exaggerated hunting story, which she doubts, and then she starts to worry about their poor situation. This develops Peer's character, since all he wants is to be great, but he is disappointed with his life as it is. This scene establishes the humor and sadness that will occur throughout the story as Peer goes on adventures and discovers himself.
The collected works of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. 04 (of 11)
By Henrik Ibsen
Follow a creative young man from Norway as his imagination takes him on an epic journey of self-discovery, filled with both humor and poignant moments.
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About the AuthorHenrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as "the father of realism" and the most influential playwright of the 19th century, as well of one of the most influential playwrights in Western literature more generally. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder, and When We Dead Awaken. Ibsen is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare, and A Doll's House was the world's most performed play in 2006.
Henrik Johan Ibsen was a Norwegian playwright and theatre director. As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Ibsen is often referred to as "the father of realism" and the most influential playwright of the 19th century, as well of one of the most influential playwrights in Western literature more generally. His major works include Brand, Peer Gynt, Emperor and Galilean, A Doll's House, Ghosts, An Enemy of the People, The Wild Duck, Rosmersholm, Hedda Gabler, The Master Builder, and When We Dead Awaken. Ibsen is the most frequently performed dramatist in the world after Shakespeare, and A Doll's House was the world's most performed play in 2006.
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